If It Takes More Than Three Emails, Pick Up the Phone

Email is great for simple, clear requests. But the moment a thread starts bouncing back and forth with clarifications, misunderstandings, and growing frustration, it's time to switch channels. A five-minute call can resolve what ten emails cannot. Don't let the comfort of asynchronous communication trap you in a slow-motion argument. Recognizing when to escalate from text to voice is a small skill with outsized impact.