Has an email ever made you nervous… just because of 3 little dots?
I once had a client who loved using “…” in every message. It was confusing. Every time.
Those 3 dots are called an ellipsis. It’s used to show a pause… or an unfinished thought. It makes the reader feel like something’s been left unsaid.
It’s like there’s more between the lines. And in a professional email, that creates confusion.
Imagine receiving this:
👉 “Thanks for your feedback…”
You start wondering:
“Are they annoyed?”
“Did I say something wrong?”
Here’s why you might want to avoid ellipses in emails, especially in a global workplace:
❌ It can confuse people
❌ It can make you sound less confident
❌ It can make your message feel too casual
❌ People might misunderstand your tone
Quick Tips:
✅ Use a full stop (.) instead of “…”
✅ Make sure your thoughts are clear and complete
Have you ever seen someone use ellipses in emails? What did you think of it? Drop your thoughts in the comments.
