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78% of People Check Email in the Bathroom—and Other Email Stats You Didn't Want to Know

Updated 6/19/2020
78% of People Check Email in the Bathroom—and Other Email Stats You Didn't Want to Know
Some of these stats are absolutely terrifying.

It’s no secret that most professionals receive an absurd number of emails every day, but have you ever realized how just how much email can take over your life? Some quick stats for you: 78% of professionals check their inboxes while they’re on the toilet, and 15% even scrolled through emails at funerals. Yikes!

Still not convinced? The infographic below has more scary stats about the amount of email we’re trying to get through every day (and how to make it easier on yourself).


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Lily Herman is a New York-based writer and editor. In recent months, her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Glamour, Refinery29, Cosmopolitan, TIME, Newsweek, Fast Company, and Mashable. You can check out her website, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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