Using Ellipses (…) In Email
I remind folks to use proper sentence structure and grammar when composing their emails, as my regular readers know. I pretty much leave it at…
When is a Joke Not a Joke in Email?
Joking and sarcasm do not translate well in email and should be avoided unless you are a skilled communicator.
Can You Stop Spammers From Using Your Email Address?
You’ve heard in the news about hacked company and website databases. When this happens, you may get an email from a website or service that…
“How to Nicely Ask Them to Stop”
We all have folks in our lives, and the only time we seem to hear from them is when they forward emails. Emails that many…
Why Don’t People Reply to Emails?
This is a topic I get asked about — a lot. This week… The natural inclination is “they don’t want to hear from me” or…
Is it Bad Netiquette to Correct Others Email Etiquette?
Correcting others is a delicate process. You know the saying you attract more bees with honey? When we correct others, doing so helpfully and constructively…