Four Ways to Deal With Rude E-mails

Ever get a nasty e-mail from an outraged client? Boss? Maybe even a peer?

You’re not alone. As for the good news, there are several ways to handle a scathing e-mail.

According to a post on Lifehacker, there are also strategies to prevent you from getting sucked into that e-mail as well and consequently becoming rude yourself.

1. Don’t respond immediately. It may be very tempting to answer that message right away but buyer beware: Refrain from responding. Sure, you can draft something with a piece of your mind but just be sure that’s as far as it goes.

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