I get asked all the time for suggestions to minimize getting so much Spam. Well, that train has left the station. But there are a few steps you can take and keep in mind to try and keep all that junk in check. Tips to Minimize E-mail Spam Offensive junk mail, in particular that of an adult … [Read more...]
2 Steps to Avoid E-mail Misunderstandings
Did you know that most misunderstandings could be easily avoided if one side or the other did not: Assume what the other meant. Read into an e-mail what wasn't there. Take the time to be clear about their intent and tone. It's dreadful what little things lead people to misunderstand … [Read more...]
Please Use the E-mail Subject: Field Properly
How you use the Subject: field can make a world of difference in how your e-mail is perceived and even if it gets opened. This week I received an email where the Sender included the entire email in the Subject: field. Talk about hard to read! I had to copy and paste the entire Subject: into a new … [Read more...]
E-mail Whitelist Etiquette
In an understandable attempt to bypass all that annoying spam, e-mails that onliners want to receive are getting lost in the shuffle. Newsletter subscription requests are not being completed, password reset and important e-mails are not getting to their intended parties. Whitelisting, Allowed … [Read more...]
E-mail Forwards Worth Ending a Friendship?
What is a "friend"? A site visitor was curious and pondered: Here is the situation with a "friend" of mine... We sent each other Christmas cards, no phone calls or visits. My friend recently sent me an e-mail on to my private e-addy saying she thought of me often, wondered how I was doing, and … [Read more...]
Look To Yourself Before You Accuse Others
Incorrect Perception? What I always make a point of doing when I don't understand something or if something seems wrong, incorrect, a problem or "broken" is to double-check that my actions or lack of knowledge is not leading to that incorrect perception. One thing I do not do is whip off emails … [Read more...]
Where’s the BCc:?
A Teachable Moment I received an e-mail this morning noting how I am always "harping" about using BCc: to shield your contact's e-mail addresses from strangers. I was then scolded for not mentioning how to find the BCc: feature. How dare I tell anyone to do something without telling them … [Read more...]
E-mail 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 e-mails. When I talk to her later, she comments she did receive them but was busy and didn't have time to reply. I then get the impression she may not … [Read more...]
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