Politeness is defined as "behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people." That's pretty much email etiquette in a nutshell. "Respectful and considerate for other people" applies to everything. From … [Read more...]
What is an email Return Receipt (RR) and how do you use it properly?
Do you know what an email Return Receipt is? Have you ever used one? Surprisingly most folks will answer "no". That is up until you receive one. Return receipts are the senders way of making a request to know … [Read more...]
Is forwarding funny emails bad Email Etiquette?
Depends on how you do it and your intent. First you should ask yourself two questions: Do you just forward because you think the email is funny? Or do you stop and think twice about if those that you are … [Read more...]
No Email Etiquette; No Response
With each passing day our email communications are becoming even more part of our life and how we get our message out. Email helps us to keep connected and make new connections. Whether it be personal … [Read more...]
Email Perception: I’m Being Ignored! (You are and it’s on purpose!)
Similar emails like the one below come in on a regular basis... What is going on with my "Friend"? I have a friend that doesn't reply to my emails. When I talk to her later, she comments she did receive them … [Read more...]
Quick Subject Field Tips
When you open your inbox, you tend to look at who the emails within are from first. Next, as we continue to scan, we look to the Subject: field to decide what emails we will prioritize. This is why it is so … [Read more...]
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