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When you send an e-mail, all the recipient sees are words on a computer screen. There are no facial expressions, gestures, or tone of voice to communicate (or moderate) your meaning —words are all they've got. So don't be hasty in hitting the "send" button. Re-read your message before dispatching it. Better yet, save it as a draft and allow a little time to pass before you review and send it.