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The 8 most mortifying pitfalls of your 'Sent' box

As illustrated by embarrassed animals.

Jul 27th 2013, 9:30 AM 18,011 Views 7 Comments

EMAIL IS A great and wonderful thing.

But sometimes, it is also a terrible thing. Here are the most mortifying errors you can make. As illustrated by animals who know EXACTLY how you feel.

7. Accidentally inserting words that the person next to you is saying, into the email

8. And worst of all... in your haste, misspelling your OWN name

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The 8 most mortifying pitfalls of your 'Sent' box

As illustrated by embarrassed animals.

1. Accidentally putting an X at the end of a work email

2. Mistakenly copying everyone in the office

3. Forgetting the attachment that makes your email make sense

4. Sending the email to the person you're talking about

5. Calling someone the wrong name

6. Signing off with their name, because that's what you're thinking about

7. Accidentally inserting words that the person next to you is saying, into the email