Which Fact Best Illustrates How Disruptive Email Can Be

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which fact best illustrates how disruptive email can be?

• A)Almost two-thirds of executives say that they sent out more emails than ever during the past year.
• B)Thirty-seven percent of employees say that they received more emails than ever during the past year from executives.
• C)Almost half of wi-fi users claim to get antsy if they need to wait an hour before checking their email.
• D)It takes 64 seconds for a person to regain his or her train of thought following an email interruption.

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