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“please stop using “please” in your emails and honestly even your messages because are you begging for a cookie or something how embarrassing and unnecessary?”

@pashagrozdov · 494K followers

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This creator normally gets 364K views. This one got 2.3M. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.

A man acts out different scenarios, including typing an email and playing tennis, while text overlays describe how it feels to remove 'please' from emails, set to a trending audio.

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2.3M
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5.8%
Engagement
85/100
Virality

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Why it worked

The video uses a relatable corporate humor scenario, enhanced by a popular audio and a series of quick, engaging skits. The on-screen text clearly communicates the joke, making it easily digestible and shareable.

Relatable humorEffective use of trending audioClear on-screen textQuick scene changes keep engagement high
workplace humorprofessional etiquetterelatable struggles

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