Email Etiquette Tips and Advice
Articles and how-tos so that you can use technology with knowledge, understanding, and courtesy.
Recent Articles
Stop Forwarding Me Emails!
The topic of unwanted forwarded emails is one which I get contacted about almost daily. “Please advise a nice way of asking them to stop forwarding me all those [jokes, political commentary, feel good] emails.”
Do You E-mail and Surf on Company Time?
Do you forward jokes to coworkers on company time? Surf the Web for non-job related info or a recipe for tonight’s dinner? Do you email friends and family members from…
Where’s the BCc:?
A Teachable Moment… I received an email this morning where I was being scolded. First, they noticed how I am always “harping” about using BCc: to shield your contact’s email…
The Best Way to Say “Stop Forwarding!”
In my experience, folks are always more open to new information or suggestions that they are doing something incorrectly when it is done with courtesy and good intentions. So, don’t hide behind your screen, assist others to learn what they do not yet know by being a kind voice amongst all the noise that they can count on to help them!
With Email, First Impressions Happen!
First impressions happen and you can control what they will be. By understanding the nuances of proper technology use and making the minuscule effort required to reflect knowledge, courtesy and understanding.
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