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How to use exclamation points in emails
Feb 10, 2026

How to use exclamation points in emails

Use exclamation points in your emails if you want to look friendly, but avoid using them to look assertive (e.g. send it by EOD!). People will perceive you up to 13.5% more positively.

Thomas McKinlay
Thomas McKinlay
SalesSales
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Talk with your hands to be more persuasive
Jan 13, 2026

Talk with your hands to be more persuasive

Gesture with your hands when presenting to appear more competent, and make people perceive you up to 9% more positively.

Thomas McKinlay
Thomas McKinlay
Ads Ads
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Humor works for B2B too
Dec 23, 2025

Humor works for B2B too

Funny ads from B2B brands (e.g. industrial adhesives) can make people like the company up to 17.9% more than non-funny ads do.

Thomas McKinlay
Thomas McKinlay
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