Email Etiquette Tips and Advice
Articles and how-tos so that you can use technology with knowledge, understanding, and courtesy.
Recent Articles
“How to Nicely Ask Them to Stop”
We all have folks in our lives that the only time we seem to hear from them is when they forward emails. Emails that many times we really don’t care…
Why Don’t People Reply to Emails?
This is a topic I get asked about — a lot. This week… What is a person to think when they don’t get a reply to their emails? [email protected] Website…
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 can make all the difference…
Is Cc: Enough to notify senders you are forwarding their email?
What is proper Email Etiquette when forwarding personal emails sent to you to a third party? Is it okay to simply Cc: the sender as your way of letting them…
The Importance of Explicitness in Your Emails
If you receive an email that asks several questions — answer each one, point-by-point. Don’t just hit reply and type a general statement at the top of the email that doesn’t cover all the issues presented.
Why was Netiquette invented?
Recently a site visitor emailed asking why I felt the “need” to invent Netiquette (giving me way too much credit). Who was I to tell anyone what to do? I’m…
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