Boss keeps sending you long, boring emails? They should read this
Lengthy emails can hinder workplace productivity and often go unread. Research shows that emails between 50 and 125 words receive the best responses. To improve communication, writers should focus on brevity and clarity in their messages.
- ▪Emails longer than 2000 words see a significant drop in response rates.
- ▪The ideal email length for effective communication is between 50 and 125 words.
- ▪Using simpler language can increase response rates by 36 percent.
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