#78: Fired for Typing in ALL CAPS
Workplace etiquette isn’t just about showing up on time and dressing appropriately. In the digital age, it also applies to how you communicate online — especially in emails. One employee reportedly learned this the hard way when they were fired for repeatedly sending messages in ALL CAPS.
In email culture, all caps reads as shouting — aggressive, rude, or overly intense. Using it once in a while for emphasis is one thing, but doing it constantly can make coworkers feel attacked. It sounds ridiculous at first, but it’s a reminder that tone doesn’t just come from what you say, but how you type it.
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