#unsubscribe #rude #workplace #communication #manners
You want to be rude, I’ll unsub you. 😂
During the pandemic, a new manager was hired whose job responsibilities overlapped with mine. This manager, let’s call her Ms. Rude, had a reputation for being short-tempered and vague in her communication. She would send emails that lacked clarity, and if you dared to seek clarification, she would respond in a rude and dismissive manner. No one really knew much about her other than her name and department, but it was clear that her abrasive behavior did not endear her to anyone.
### Dealing with Ms. Rude’s Email Habits
One of the most irritating things about Ms. Rude was her habit of forwarding irrelevant emails from various mailing lists on a daily basis. This flood of messages clogged up our inboxes and added to the already stressful work environment.
#### The Unsubscribe Option
After enduring weeks of irrelevant email forwards from Ms. Rude, I decided to take matters into my own hands. I scrolled to the bottom of one of her forwarded emails and, to my delight, found an unsubscribe option. Without hesitation, I clicked on it and confirmed my decision to unsubscribe from that particular mailing list.
#### The Unsubscribing Spree
Empowered by my discovery, I went on a spree of unsubscribing Ms. Rude from all the mailing lists that she had unwittingly burdened us with. With each confirmation click, I felt a sense of satisfaction knowing that I was putting an end to the onslaught of unnecessary emails.
#### The End of the Email Flood
As I continued my unsubscribing mission, I noticed that the frequency of Ms. Rude’s email forwards gradually decreased. Eventually, the flood of irrelevant messages came to a halt altogether. While I couldn’t say for certain that my actions were the sole reason for the cessation of the emails, I like to think that I played a significant role in bringing an end to Ms. Rude’s email forwarding spree.
### The Power of Unsubscribing
Unsubscribing someone from unwanted emails may seem like a small and inconsequential act, but it can have a significant impact on both the sender and the recipient. Here are some reasons why unsubscribing can be beneficial:
1. **Reduced Clutter**: By unsubscribing from irrelevant mailing lists, you can declutter your inbox and focus on important communication.
2. **Improved Communication**: Removing distractions from your inbox can lead to clearer and more effective communication within your workplace.
3. **Setting Boundaries**: Unsubscribing from unwanted emails is a form of setting boundaries and asserting your preferences in a professional setting.
4. **Promoting Respect**: By unsubscribing someone from emails that they did not request, you are demonstrating respect for their time and attention.
In conclusion, the simple act of unsubscribing can have far-reaching consequences in improving workplace communication and setting boundaries. So the next time you receive an unwanted email, don’t hesitate to take action and hit that unsubscribe button. Who knows, you might just end up unsubbing a rude colleague like I did! 😂
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She was only forwarding stuff she was interested in, yes? For every unwanted forward, I would’ve unsubbed her and then subbed her to a company that doesn’t know the word no. “I’ve got a friend who is very interested…” Like Ancestry, Salvation Army, Publisher’s Clearing House or ASPCA. Or even better go into spam folder and pick an email sender that sends all kinds of crap every day.
Op, you should subscribe and forward the emails to that manager 😅
Couldn’t you start copying senior management on the abusive emails?
A shame you could not unsubscribe to her mediocre management skills. At least you saved yourself and many more from her useless subscriptions
This is hilarious