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Inbox overload: How to time your emails for less stress

When it comes to your email, how soon are you expected to reply? And when is it ok to delay?

Janell Burley Hofmann is a Cape Cod mother of five who keeps a close eye on how to behave with technology. Today’s topic: Email and the expectation that we have to answer everything the moment we see it.

Hofmann argues senders should start including a timeframe for when they need a response. Click on the audio player above for more on how to train your digital community not to expect instant email gratificiation.

 

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