The practice of sending electronic mail during nighttime hours can be defined as transmitting written messages via the internet after conventional business hours, typically considered to be after 6:00 PM and before 8:00 AM in the recipient’s time zone. For example, an individual composing and dispatching an email at 11:00 PM to a colleague would be engaging in this practice.
The perception of this practice varies depending on cultural norms, professional expectations, and the relationship between sender and recipient. Its perceived appropriateness is influenced by the implied urgency of the message, the recipient’s role, and established workplace communication protocols. Historically, the immediacy afforded by email has blurred the boundaries between professional and personal time, leading to varying expectations regarding response times and availability.
