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People Talk About the Expensive Items Schools Bought That Were Worthless for Students

Being a teacher in the U.S. is tough – people are always judging you, expecting you to do a lot with a little, and yeah, kids can be total sh*ts sometimes, just for fun.

Here are 15 times educators thought they were doing something cool or nice for their students by grabbing a bit-ticket item, only to realize shortly thereafter that it was a total waste of money.

15. I’m pretty sure this was the premise of a Seinfeld episode.

Name tags, shortly after Columbine and all those other shootings peaked in frequency.

It was supposed to keep outsiders from getting in the school unnoticed and shooting everyone but at the time people doing the shootings were always students. So we joked they were bulletproof.

14. It seems like someone should have known better.

iPads for the kindergarten.

They were intended to have educational apps on them that kids could play on at indoor recess.

Believe it or not, most kindergarteners would rather play on the swings or play with dolls than learn to write their name on an app.

No one used them, no one liked them and they all broke within two months.

13. They could have just had the art classes paint logos on them?

Trash cans with the school logo on them and banners.

They tried hyping us up about new trash cans on the morning show.

12. I don’t understand why this exists, nevermind why someone would buy it.

My high school purchased a vending machine that only contained Swerve. What is Swerve, you ask?

Carbonated milk.

11. I feel like that’s not true about the teachers.

A 3D printer that the teachers won’t learn how to use so now nobody is allowed to use it

10. Why does this always happen?

They made a huge screen with 4 huge plasma screens and put it in a very random place in a very random building hall

NO SIGNAL – NO SIGNAL

NO SIGNAL – NO SIGNAL

9. Surely there could have been a better use for those.

New tv’s in the cafeteria that just show the morning announcements

Edit: They already send out emails that have the morning announcements in them

8. That must have been some fancy camera.

Was on boys varsity soccer team in high school. New head coach, wanted to emphasize more analytical approach, and as such, had booster club buy a $10,000 goal post camera.

None of the team liked the idea anyway, especially since the girls soccer team used their money for new jerseys and nicer balls and they still made it farther in their playoffs than we did almost every year.

As it turns out, the coach couldn’t figure out how to put the camera together, and we never used it.

Biggest waste of $10,000 I’ve ever seen.

7. No on seems to know what to do with the televisions they need.

When 65″ TV’s were like $4K a pop they set about 8 of them around campus that just displayed the time. $4,000.00 clocks.

Not to mention whatever they used as a video source to send to the display.

6. Cutting down trees is always a poor use of cash.

A memorial tree was planted for a girl who was killed right before graduation by her family and friends.

The school allowed it and there was a beautiful Japanese maple tree there for like 10 years.

Apparently they just cut it down and had no reason why. Family is pissed, alumni are pissed.

5. Sooooo just a tower, then?

A clock tower with no clock.

Seriously.

4. I have no idea what to make of this but it makes me sad.

The large school yard at my school had a set of planters in the centre. They were basically four triangles made of brick that pointed in at each other and created an X shaped walkways between. The outside sides had a bench each attached.

People would sit and chat to each other on the benches, teachers and students alike. There was very little litter or vandalism. The plants were kinda pretty insofar as any secondary schooler would care to notice. One year a duck made her nest in one of the planters and apart from a few ‘oh hey a duck nest’ comments it was left alone.

Then for some reason the school decided to rip the planters out. Took them two thirds of the school year to do it and blocked off the X walkways so everyone had to crush by on the outside lanes between classes. Everyone was super curious as to what the planters would be replaced by.

Turns out, nothing. They simply bricked over the holes left by the planters and left it as a huge empty space. We didn’t even get new benches so no one had anywhere to sit during break. People started to miss the plants since the lack of colour left the whole area kinda bland. We also kept to the old X walkway since stepping over the former planters felt weird.

3. I need to know what the mascot was.

An anatomically… ambitious statue of our animal mascot.

2. College kids love food so that seems like a missed opportunity.

My college bought a small restaurant out for a million dollars to build a million dollar brick gate that doesn’t close.

1. I do not think teachers need this.

My son’s current school sent out an email to parents announcing that they’d like to add voice projection to every class.

He’s in 1st grade and there are 20 kids in his class, totally unnecessary. They had a demo session and it sounded horrible.

Kids, I tell ya. They are always there to throw a wrench in things, and also to remind you that you have no real idea what you’re doing.

Did your school ever do something like this? If you’ve got a story of your own, drop it in the comments!

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This Woman’s Grandma Helped Her Defeat a Sleazy Judge and the Internet Rejoiced

There’s hardly anything better in this world than a good connection with your grandma. And if you’re very lucky, that connection can follow you beyond childhood into the later years of your life, and the wisdom she has can stay with you through changing stages and circumstances.

One story posted to r/PettyRevenge (of all places) resulted in a huge grandma-cheering session. It’s a creepy-gross-turned-heartwarming tale the author entitled The Lecherous Judge.

The Lecherous Judge from pettyrevenge

Now, if you’re thinking her grandmother marched up and spilled every detail out, causing a big scene, you’re wrong.

She was apparently a lot more shrewd than that.

OP returned to the comments to clarify:

And the people loved it.

Grandma is the perfect epitome of a common term.

And you have to assume that, even though she wasn’t explicit, the vibe was tense.

I sentence you to get a life.

Oh, and in case you were wondering, here’s that fun vocab word.

It’s the feel-good story of the week!

It reminded a lot of people of their own special someones.

And inspired a lot of bad/great jokes.

Though not everyone seems to have gotten the point…

Whether it’s a grandma, grandpa, parent, or even someone who’s not related to you at all, we’ve all got those guides and mentors who have helped us through and made us who we are. Take some time today to thank them.

What’s your best grandma story?

Share in the comments.

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Memes to Help You Beat the Major Boredom You’re Dealing With Right Now

Existing sure is pretty boring right now…

If you’re lucky enough, you’re working from home for the time being and that’s keeping you busy. But the fact is that a lot of people are out of work…

…And they’re super bored.

That’s why you need to keep checking back in with us because we’re consistently going to bring you the FUNNY.

In this instance, I’m talking about funny memes to make you laugh and forget about the world’s events…

So let’s laugh together!

1. Now you’ve done it!

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2. That was brutal.

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3. That’ll work.

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4. Be very careful…

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5. Do I look stupid?

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6. Yes, it does.

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7. He must be a genius.

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8. You know, the usual.

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9. Dammit! Not again!

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10. Maybe later…

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11. Maybe you’ll change…

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12. Thanks a lot, Universe.

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That’s more like it!

Now we want to hear from you! Have you come across any funny memes or tweets or photos or jokes lately?

Share them with us in the comments! We got bored, too, you know…

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Funny Relationship Tweets to Make You Ponder Your Own…

You know the deal: relationships are a lot of work and they lead to a lot of heartache and trouble.

But there’s a lot of great stuff, too! You gotta take the good with the bad!

So whatever your current relationship status, we think you’ll enjoy these funny tweets about LOOOOOOOOOOVE.

1. I highly doubt it…

2. Good job, guys!

3. Hahahaha. That’s good.

4. This is also very good!

5. A lot of this going around.

6. Not a big fan.

7. ????????????????

8. Feel the feelings.

9. Honey…where are the yams?

10. Gonna be a really hot night.

11. That will make it much worse.

12. Never mind…I’m good over here…

Are you in a relationship? Dating? Married?

Tell us about it in the comments!

We’d love to hear from you!

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Men and Women Talk About What You Should Say After You Have Sex

What’s the best thing to say someone after you’re done doing that dance between the sheets?

I’m talking about sex, people…try to keep up.

Do you take a funny angle? Or maybe you try to be serious? Or perhaps you say something clever in a robot voice?

Here’s what AskReddit users had to say.

1. Maybe don’t do this again?

“Once I said “good game” and shook my girlfriends hand.

She will not forget about it.”

2. A happy ending.

“I always say I love you.

Mostly they run out the door until one day someone said it back now we are married.”

3. Hey, thanks a lot!

“Maybe I missed it but does no one else say thank you?

My boyfriend and I say that after…then like, a few more times recanting it throughout the day.”

4. Feather in your cap.

“Something a former girlfriend said after a really
good evening:

“You really know what to do with a naked woman.”

Over twenty years on and I still feel great about her
saying that.”

5. Now it’s time for the report.

“On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate the service provided these last 2 minutes?”

6. Pretty funny.

“Thank you for your cervix.”

7. Just being honest.

“I always tell my gf “thanks for bangin me” cause ya kno…she doesn’t have to, and surely has better options.”

8. Listen up.

“If you’re serious about the person, “I love you” If you’re not serious about the person don’t have sex but if you do “that was great”.”

9. Make them feel good.

“You’re beautiful/handsome”

Usually because sweat and smells might make them self-conscious.”

10. Probably a good idea.

“Let’s go pee and shower.”

11. They’ll love you forever.

“Say nothing.

Just 2 claps and a Ric Flair “Woooooo”.”

12. Honesty is the best policy.

““That was awesome,” and talk about what you liked most and how it made you feel.”

13. Don’t say a word.

“Say nothing. But exchange a hearty fist bump.”

14. Round Two?

“You should say (in a friendly voice) ‘let’s do this again soon!’”

15. Nice and classy.

“Thank you sir, may I have another?”

16. Time to sleep.

“I love you, now lets go to sleep.

Please stay naked.”

17. I bet that terrified you.

“First time with my girlfriend, she turned around, looked me in the eyes, and said “see you in 9 months.””

18. A real jokester.

“My boyfriend of 3 years likes to say stuff like –

“Oh you’re staying the night?”

Or…

“Okay thanks, I’ll call you an Uber now”

Makes me laugh every time.”

19. Your secret is safe.

“Had sex with a friend of mine who I’d known for about two years. We high fived and simultaneously said ‘nice one team’.

This was about 6 months ago and we don’t really talk anymore but anytime we see each other there’s a high five and a wink.”

20. Sounds like a used car salesman.

“Wow, that was great, talk about a connection.

Am I alone in my praise; do you share my assessment?”

Well, I learned a lot today.

How about you?

If you’re up for it, please tell us in the comments what you typically say after you’re done doing the deed.

We want to hear from you…and we need some tips…

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NASA Has Opened Astronaut Applications to the General Public

If you’ve ever dreamed of being an astronaut but assumed NASA had some fancy recruitment tactics, well…prepare to have your mind blown.

Because anyone with a master’s degree in a STEM field who doesn’t mind tight spaces could technically land the job.

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NASA recently posted an ad for astronauts on USAJobs, and as long as you meet the basic requirements, you’re welcome to apply.

Astronauts make between $104,898 and $161,141 a year, and perform duties like conducting operations on the International Space Station and testing new space spacecraft.

That said, the application process is probably not the easiest thing to get through.

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Here are the basic qualifications:

  1. You must have a master’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Exceptions are possible for people who are more than two years into a like PhD program, have a medical degree, or have completed an internationally recognized test pilot school program.
  2. Real world experience in professional work and, for pilots, at least 1000 hours command-piloting high-performance aircraft.

If you meet these requirements, don’t start bragging to your friends just yet. You still have to pass a long-duration spaceflight physical, undergo a psychiatric examination, and pass an assessment of leadership and problem-solving skills.

The interview, testing, and assessing part of the hiring process could take up to a year (because we’re not currently being threatened by a global-killer asteroid).

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Final hiring decisions won’t be made until mid-2021, and the competition will be tough – the last time NASA sought astronaut applicants from the public, only 12 people out of the 18,300 who applied were accepted.

If you think you could be one of the brightest and luckiest of the bunch, here’s the application.

Or you can try this astronaut aptitude test first, just to see whether you might be a good fit.

Me? I don’t meet a single requirement, I don’t like tight spaces, and I have no interest in living somewhere I can’t breathe – but I salute those of you who do.

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This is Why Americans Are so Obsessed With Paper Towels

If we’ve learned anything lately, it’s that Americans are totally obsessed with our paper products – a fact we should have already known, given that we produce more unrecyclable trash (per person) than any developed country in the world.

And paper towels? Americans spend around $5.7 billion annually on them, and most people view them as a necessity, not a luxury.

We use them to clean spills, windows, hands, and everything in between. The next closest country, consumption of disposable towels-wise, is France – and they spend less than a 10th of what Americans do every year.

Why do we prefer paper towels the the more economic washable ones, though, and where did our obsession start?

Let’s take a look, shall we?

The Atlantic’s Joe Pinkser thinks that it could be due to how Americans tend to problem-solve. A paper towel allows us to immediately address a mess and then dispose of it without a trace – and without a need to take that extra step of cleaning our cleaning supplies.

Other possible contributors include being able to throw away the towel and avoid cross-contamination in the kitchen, and for hygienic reasons, such as in public bathrooms, where they are more sanitary than air dryers.

One thing you can do if you recognize the problem, but don’t want to give up your habit, is to reuse your towels that haven’t touched raw meat. You can use most of them a half dozen times before they rip.

You can also fold one in half to make it sturdier, or invest in reusable and recyclable bamboo towels, which can take the place of 6 months worth of your regular towels (saving you some cash, too).

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Back with another eco switch for you guys! Toilet paper isn’t the only thing people are running out of in these crazy times, but paper towel as well! How can we ensure we’re not stuck and panicked when we unravel the last piece of paper towel from the roll? Well..by chucking it altogether!?? . You’ve seen me mentioned Swedish dish cloths (or reusable paper towel) often on here, and for good reason! These reusable, compostable cloths are the best thing for us because: ✔They replace up to 17 ROLLS of paper towel (that’s a lot and would definitely see us through this quarantine) and can absorb 15x their weight in liquid? . ✔They’re made from plant cellulose fibres so they are naturally antibacterial and anti-fungal, unlike J-cloths or regular cleaning cloths that begin to get stinky real fast? . ✔They last up to 6 months! (No joke, I’ve had mine for SO long and it doesn’t stink and works perfectly)♾ . ✔They’re 100% compostable and biodegradable as they are made from plants, for a truly zero-waste solution? . ✔Unlike wasteful paper towel that is made from precious trees and then bleached with toxins, these guys are safe, earth-friendly and way cuter. They also are shipped plastic-free, unlike paper towel that is wrapped in plastic packaging? . We love the brand @ten_and_co for their super cute designs and commitment to sustainability (even their mailers are compostable). In these uncertain times, eliminate one more finite resource from your home and shopping list (paper towel) so that you can save money and resources!? . ALSO, this helps support a small business, which is exactly what we NEED to be doing right now, rather than buying in bulk from places like Costco or Amazon? . One more thing – I recently shared a post on why we should consider switching from toilet paper to bidets in a time like this, and guess what? Bidet sales are SKYROCKETING! The planet is sending us a message loud and clear right now, and I’m loving seeing how we’re responding. Let’s turn the tables on wasteful paper towel and make sponge cloths the next trend to take off!? . Have you ever used a reusable sponge cloth? Let me know!?? . #forageandsustain

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The bottom line is that we’re lazy, we don’t want to think too hard about food contamination, and we think they’re more sanitary.

If you want to address the problem, though, know that more sustainable (and cheaper) solutions to all of these issues (except the laziness) are out there if you want to seek them out!

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A Door-To-Door Catnip Salesman Was Arrested for Inciting a Crowd in NYC

History is wonderful and I maintain that if you don’t agree it’s just because you haven’t been told the right stories.

Stories like this one, about a man who sold catnip door-to-door and made unintentional friends with every feline within a ten-block radius (maybe more) and earning an arrest for inciting a (cat) riot.

Truly.

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It was 1909, and NYC businessman G. Herman Gottlieb had fallen on hard times. Looking for a way to make some quick cash, he ducked into a wooded section of Northern Manhattan, gathered a couple baskets of wild catnip, and toted them down to Harlem, where people kept pampered kitties at home.

As the enterprising Mr. Gottlieb found out soon enough, Harlem was also home to plenty of feral cats, all of whom scented his wares before he could knock on a single door.

It began with a handful, the following cats writhing and rolling in the leaves that fell out of his baskets. More and more cats gathered, attempting to jump into his baskets as the “rubbed themselves against his legs, mewing, purring, and saying complimentary things about him” quipped an article about the incident that appeared in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

He tried to frighten the cats away, further proving that he knew nothing about cats, says The Washington Times’s recounting of the event.

“All of them, rich and poor, aristocrats from the sofa cushions near the front windows and thin plebians from the areaways struggled mightily to get into the two baskets of catnip.”

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Can I also just interject and say that I miss reporting like this? Hot damn.

Gottlieb was panicking and, undoubtedly relieved to spot a policeman, ran over for help. It was not to be, however, because the policeman promptly solved the situation by arresting Gottlieb for inciting a crowd.

“Why don’t you arrest the catnip?” was Gottlieb’s reported reply. “That is collecting the crowd. Not I.”

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Officer Higgins was unimpressed and hauled the would-be salesman (still trailed by cats) to a police station on East 104th street. Once there, the officers had a detailed discussion on whether the arrest was valid.

“We can’t hold this man,” argued Lieutenant Lasky. “The law says a man must not cause a crowd of people to collect. The law doesn’t say anything about cats.”

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“The law doesn’t say anything about people,” countered Officer Higgins. “It says ‘a crowd.’ A crowd of cats is certainly a crowd.”

The real hero of the day entered at some point, the station cat named Pete, who took issue with the invading felines and drove them away.

Gottlieb was released and driven home in a patrol wagon, though it was reported that some cats hadn’t given up and continued following the car – and the catnip – to its final destination.

I think we can all learn a lesson here, folks, and it’s one that cat people already know: never underestimate the lengths at which a cat will go to in order to get what they desire.

They won’t take your feelings, your bank account, or your freedom into account during their pursuit.

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Enjoy These Behind-The-Scenes Secrets From Costco

Everyone loves Costco. They have everything you need, and lots of it. There are samples. They have delicious produce and meats, and you always feel like you’ve gotten a great deal (even if you have no idea where you’re going to put it when you get home.

It makes sense, then, that we’re all a little curious if there’s something more we could learn that would make our experience even better – and the current or former employees are here to tell you that yes, there are.

13. Items get moved around for a reason.

Costco touts their practice of constantly moving items around as a “treasure hunt,” but in reality, they know that the more you have to wander, the more unplanned items will end up in your cart.

12. They treat their employees well.

Their minimum wage for hourly employees is now $15, and they also offer healthcare and other benefits to all employees as well as free store memberships.

Some other perks: free turkeys on Thanksgiving and time and a half if you have to work on a Sunday.

11. If your favorite item is always in the same spot, that’s because it sells well.

Even though they like the “treasure hunt” mentality, if they have an item that’s selling really well in one spot, they will leave it alone.

10. Yes, they have your health food.

If you think warehouse clubs are full of people buying giant bags of chicken nuggets and packages of candy that could last all summer, well…you’re not wrong.

But also, they stock things like yogurt, coconut water, protein powder, fresh fruits, and offer a large selection of yummy lean meats – so don’t turn up your nose if health food is your thing!

9. They prefer that you order ahead.

They have pre-made party platters but if you call the day ahead and let them know you’re going to need one (or more) they’ll make sure to have enough on hand.

8. You don’t have to have a big family to shop there.

Even if you’re not feeding an army at home (or just a couple of teenaged boys), there are plenty of things that have a stable shelf-life and are easier to buy in bulk.

You know. Like toilet paper.

7. They do have sales on just about everything.

If you’re not in need of something today, keep an eye on it – most items will go on sale eventually, and the deals are typically pretty good.

6. If you haven’t checked out their pizza, do yourself a favor and give it a try.

All of their food court food is surprisingly delicious, but the pizzas are baked fresh in every store using Kirkland Signature ingredients.

They’re piled with cheese and other toppings, making it the perfect, reasonably-priced lunch on your way in or out of the store.

The hot dogs are also delicious!

5. There are employees in the meat department.

You might not see employees behind the counter, but they’re there – just knock on the door and they’ll be happy to answer your questions.

4. People actually buy the 8-foot-tall teddy bear. Often.

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If you think the giant teddy is just a gimmick, you’re wrong. Employees verify that people don’t just snap pictures with the huge stuffed animal, they buy it, too (usually grandparents!).

No word on how they get it home, though.

3. They don’t price match other stores, but they do refund if you missed a sale.

If you’ve bought an item and then see that it’s on sale within a month, you can put in a request online or visit customer service to ask to have the difference refunded.

2. You don’t have to be a member to use the pharmacy.

They’ll let you use their pharmacy, but don’t try to pull a fast one – you won’t be able to check out without a membership card.

1. Why their rotisserie chickens are actually the best.

The chickens are only $4.99 and can weigh twice as much as the ones you get at your grocery store or at Walmart. Costco doesn’t add any preservatives, MSG, or artificial colors or flavors to their birds, either, and they are 100% delicious.

I just love learning little behind-the-scenes secrets, infinitely more so when they don’t turn me off!

Did these make you want to shop at Costco even more? What was the biggest surprise for you?

Tell us in the comments!

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Gmail Features That Could Help You Clean out Your Inbox Faster

Y’all ready for this?

These tips could help you clean out your inbox not only faster, but more efficiently – which is important, because we all know how easy it is to get behind, watch your messages pile up, and lose all hope of ever being able to tackle it.

Take heart, though! Gmail itself has some features you may not know about that could increase your productivity and get you out of your inbox snarl with a smile (and time to grab another cup of coffee!).

Here are 4 we think will be useful to you.

4. There’s a mute button.

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Much like group chats, long, multi-person email threads full of jokes, politics, or other crap you mostly don’t have time for at work are an annoyance to navigate on a daily (or more often than that) basis. You can’t get out of it without asking the initiator to change your status (which might offend Aunt Karen) – but you can use Gmail’s Mute feature and never see it pop up in your inbox.

You right click on the thread and choose Mute. Done. Any incoming messages will still be marked as “Unread,” but they will go directly to the wasteland of your All Mail tab. You can search for them there, and Unmute them if the day ever comes when you’ve got tons of time and a hankering for an argument.

3. Use the snooze button.

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If you’re like me, you leave emails unread that need attention – that way, when you check your inbox and see the bold type, you’re reminded of what you still have to do.

Some of that stuff isn’t urgent, though, and seeing your notification and thinking you have something that might be important can get annoying. So, Gmail has the Snooze button.

You hover over the message you need to address but not right then, and click the little clock icon to the right. The feature removes the message until the day/time you specify so your inbox can keep functioning as a todo list, as god intended.

2. Employ a template.

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You don’t want to use canned emails for everything, and yes, personalization is good. That said, if you’re someone who gets asked the same question multiple times a day, it’s okay to fire off a form response.

To create one, type your message, click on the three dots to the right of the Compose bar, select Templates, then save your draft as a template. You return to the same menu to insert text from a template in the future.

Templates have been around for ages, though they used to be known as “canned responses.” These allow you to save certain blocks of text that you use often and insert them into any email with a few clicks. For example, you could use them to enter your address, or ship off a form response to a question you get asked every day.

Gmail also has a feature called Smart Compose, which you’ve probably noticed since it’s turned on by default. It predicts what it thinks you’re about to type, and if it’s correct, you can press Tab to accept and then keep typing. At first, the feature seemed intrusive but it’s right often and can really cut down on form response times.

1. Compose now, send later.

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One of the best ways to not spend all day wrangling your email is to have a set hour or two when that’s your task to complete, and leave it alone the rest of the day. That said, you might not want to reply to an email early in the morning, or last thing on a Friday.

Don’t worry – you can use the Schedule button to make sure the email goes out at the most opportune moment.

I’m definitely going to employ a few of these because my inbox is a mess.

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