diff --git a/spec/observers/user_observer_spec.rb b/spec/observers/user_observer_spec.rb
index dd7d88fafc9..b58c5647ca6 100644
--- a/spec/observers/user_observer_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/observers/user_observer_spec.rb
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ describe UserObserver do
     end
 
     it 'no email for external' do
-      Notify.should_receive(:new_user_email)
+      Notify.should_not_receive(:new_user_email)
       create(:user, extern_uid: '32442eEfsafada')
     end