Netiquette (NETwork etTIQUETTE) has evolved from when the term was first created in the late 80s early 90s referring to government and educational use of networks to something that now folks from every walk of life, country, profession are using.

With that said, I don’t believe Netiquette/E-mail Etiquette is evolving all that much after that transition. Common courtesies, good writing skills and an understanding of how to use the technology in which you are participating when it comes to using e-mail software, formatting, attachments etc. has pretty much not changed much over the past decade. It is what it is as far as the simple little things we can all do on a regular basis to show we “get it” and are a pleasure to communicate with.

That’s not to say when it comes to technology in general that we don’t continue learning. I am learning new things almost on a daily basis in my consulting practice when it comes to coding, marketing, design and all that goes with it.

That’s why I am at times perplexed and others surprised at why embracing the concepts of E-mail Etiquette are something that some ignore and others have a visceral reaction to — too me it is a bit of knowlege common sense combined with courtesy. All of which can easily be obtained from a quick review of any of my sites…

HTH! ;-)