7 phrases never to type in your work email

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When it comes to your work email, it's better to be safe than sorry.

Once you hit send, there's no going back. An inappropriate phrase could end up alienating colleagues, confusing clients, or ticking off your boss.

An email slip up could even get you fired.

"You know the saying 'Anything you say may be used against you in a court of law," Ryan Kahn, a career coach, founder of The Hired Group, and author of "Hired! The Guide for the Recent Grad" told Business Insider. "I feel that is a good way of also thinking about your emails before you hit send. Any negativity or inappropriate comments could be used as documented evidence against you down the road."

Here are some phrases that you should keep out of your inbox at all costs:

'I am so ******* mad'

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It's hard to convey tone in an email, so keep your language especially PG.

"Using profanity in the workplace is never a good idea, and in an email message it can come across even harsher and even more unprofessional," Michael Kerr, an international business speaker and author of "The Humor Advantage" told Business Insider. "Using profanity conveys intellectual laziness or aggressiveness, and it suggests that you sent the email in a moment of anger without taking the time to rationally consider your response."

Kerr said that it's important to phrase all your emails carefully, to avoid sounding accusatory or aggressive.

'I'd like to submit my résumé for consideration'

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Never submit job applications using your work email. That's an unnecessarily risky move. Just stick with your personal account.

"Stay clear of any job search related activities on your email," David Lewis, CEO and founder of human resources consulting firm OperationsInc, told Business Insider.

Anything in caps lock

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"This is email 101, but people still break this cardinal rule," Kerr said. "Putting any phrase in all caps is the equivalent of shouting."

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