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10 E-mail Etiquette Pet Peeves and How to Handle Them

Office Dynamics

Quick fix : Avoid using the numerical date reference, opting instead for a spelled-out month: December 10, 2012, or 12 October, 2012. The “oops” factor: Keep a careful watch on time zone references as well. It’s easy to confuse “standard time” with “daylight saving time (DST).” states or nations.

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