"Thanks in advance" is the way to end emails, eh?

While it sometimes comes off as condescending, it shows the power of gratitude at work.

Hey -- thanks in advance for reading this one.

I literally hate work email for dozens of reasons. First: most people hide behind it or don't reply. Second: no one in corporate America seems to know how to write an email with any context. Third: because you're not actually seeing the person, simple phrases can make them seem like a total dick. And fourth: