Today I'm just going to write off-the-cuff about an e-mail I received. Resistance is a word bandied around quite a bit lately. I actually received an e-mail letting me know that the person was part of "the e-mail etiquette resistance". Who knew? They went on to say that I should just … [Read more...]
Sad Commentary: Lack of Courtesy and Civility Online
The fact you are reading my Blog shows you care about E-mail Etiquette and Netiquette and have an interest in "communicating with knowledge, understanding and courtesy." That's my tagline -- but maybe I should add a another word. Civility. Civility is not about dousing strongly held views. … [Read more...]
The Subject: Field is for the Subject!
Proper Subject Field Use A site visitor emailed me about a person they communicate with who puts the entire content of their email in the Subject: field. They use the Subject filed for long winded questions or statements. If you open the email -- nothing there. What doesn't this mean? … [Read more...]
A Note to Parents About Email Etiquette and Politeness
Politeness Still Matters Politeness is defined as "behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people." That's email etiquette in a nutshell! "Respectful and considerate for other people" applies to everything from typing in a manner that is easy to read to replying promptly. You know, … [Read more...]
How To Hint About Email Etiquette?
How do you politely inform your friends or family members who are not all that into Email Etiquette that they need to bone up on the subject? I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught. ~ Winston Churchill That's a tough one... In my years of experience no … [Read more...]
E-mail Narcissism
What is a Narcissist? A narcissist is defined as "someone in love with themselves": nar?cis'sism: n Excessive love or admiration of oneself. A psychological condition characterized by self-preoccupation, lack of empathy, and unconscious deficits in self-esteem. So, based on the … [Read more...]
With Email, First Impressions Happen!
As the proprietor of two e-mail etiquette sites, it is common for folks to give me a hard time about how I am too sensitive when it comes to e-mail etiquette. I've also been told that I make a "big deal" out of nothing and that I am "old fashioned". I resemble that remark! These same onliners … [Read more...]
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