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| When teams are working remotely and stress levels are high, it\u2019s all too easy to miscommunicate. Even well-intentioned messages can be misconstrued. So how do you avoid sending a Slack message or email that could be interpreted as passive-aggressive? One option is to use an emoji, which can go a long way in signaling tone, meaning, and emotion. But be careful \u2014 too many emojis could undermine your professionalism. Consider your audience before sending a slew of smileys. As a rule of thumb, try sticking to one emoji per message \u2014 unless it\u2019s the very first time you\u2019re communicating with someone, in which case, you might leave them out altogether. Also, be sure to spend a few minutes proofreading your message for typos, which are a not-so-subtle signal that you were in a rush or heightened emotional state when you hit send. Finally, read your message aloud to ensure that it\u2019s clear and conveys the right tone. You don\u2019t want to make a colleague unnecessarily anxious by saying, \u201cLet\u2019s talk,\u201d when you mean something more like, \u201cThese are good suggestions, let\u2019s discuss how to work them into the draft.\u201d Putting a little more thought into the tone of your digital communication will make you the kind of colleague people look forward to working with.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| This tip is adapted from\u00a0<\/strong>\u201c<\/strong>10 Digital Miscommunications \u2014 and How to Avoid Them<\/strong><\/a>,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0by Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n |