No. 01Amazon
Smart Brevity by VandeHei, Allen & Schwartz
Saying more with less: the book. Ideal reading before hitting Send.
Real-life use: Short, punchy advice on emails, updates and presentations.
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Gifts for the Reply-All Coworker
Company-wide email: “The parking lot will be repaved Friday.” Their response, to all 600 people: “Thanks!” Then six more people reply-all to ask everyone to stop replying all. These gag gifts for coworkers are funny, useful and arrive with zero CC'd recipients.
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No. 02Amazon
Easy Button Desk Toy (3-Pack)
A button they can press instead of Reply All. It makes a noise. Nobody else gets notified.
Real-life use: A desk toy for small wins, team celebrations and stress relief.
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"I Survived Another Meeting That Should Have Been an Email" Mug
Hits differently after a 40-reply thread about the office fridge.
Real-life use: Daily coffee, tea or pen storage on the desk.
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Emily Post's Business Etiquette
Modern workplace etiquette, including (we assume) the email chapter.
Real-life use: A practical guide to email, meetings and remote work.
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Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds by Anker
For everyone else in the office. Actually, buy two.
Real-life use: Noise cancelling for open offices, calls and commutes.
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Do Not Disturb Door Hanger (2-Pack)
For when they're composing their next “Thanks, all!”
Real-life use: A door hanger for focus time and calls.
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The Inbox Zero Intervention
A book, a button and a mug. No reply needed.
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