Can I just check - are my emails holding me back at work?! Xx
Published: 12/15/2025

Your email habits could be impacting how you're perceived at work, potentially affecting your advancement. Experts suggest avoiding unnecessary apologies, exclamation marks, emojis, and kisses in work emails to appear more professional and assertive. Softening language in emails can inadvertently dilute your authority, so cutting out qualifiers and reassurance checkers can help you convey confidence and competence.



