If You Don’t Know Them; Don’t E-mail Them!

Here is a hypothetical situation I get asked about quite often.  Let's say someone has something of interest (usually of interest only to those who e-mail me this type of question) to share with all … [Read more...]

When to Use To: or Cc: in Your E-mails

When do you put your e-mail addresses in the To: field or the Cc: field? There really are no hard and fast rules -- you have to use your discretion based on the circumstances at hand. As a general … [Read more...]

E-mail Sent to Wrong Person!

This week I received several panicked e-mailers asking my advice and help about what they should do being they had sent e-mails to the wrong person. "Can I get the e-mail back?"  In short -- … [Read more...]

REPLY:, FWD:, REPLY:, FWD:

Here are some tips to keep in mind when hitting the REPLY and FWD buttons in your email program: If the Subject: line is now filled with RE:s to the point that the Subject: line is too long to … [Read more...]

Expectations When Cc:’d

What should you expect from those you Cc: on an e-mail? If you are the one who is Cc:'d on a e-mail what are you required to do? Cc:'ing is a way of informing others of a communication or … [Read more...]

E-mailing Visible Addresses

Is is O.K. to e-mail an e-mail address visible on a Web site? That depends. If you are e-mailing questions in regard to the Web site's topic, service or product, that is fine - that is why the … [Read more...]

Proper Use of Reply to All

How ironic that those who complain about others use of Reply to All also seem to be those who do not respect the privacy of their contacts by using the BCc: field! If you can't use the BCc: field … [Read more...]

3 E-mail Tips for Multiple Recipients

When it comes to e-mail conversations amongst a group folks, whether it be a business e-mail or personal, there are a few things to keep in mind. Most importantly, there is a lack of thought when … [Read more...]