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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/BitterWalnut on 2025-05-26 06:38:09+00:00.

Whether it’s an angry email to your boss or a tough conversation with a loved one, drafting your thoughts privately can help organize your feelings. Wait a little (an hour, a day, depending on intensity) before delivering the message. Often, you’ll find upon re-reading that you want to tone it down or tweak the wording. This pause prevents saying things you might regret and helps you communicate more effectively. (This has saved me from sending a couple of emails I’m really glad I never sent in their original form.)