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...]
Are You Tardy With Your Personal Email Responses?
Emails flow into our inboxes 24/7 requiring effort to keep on top of them all. Of course, not all require our immediate response. But for email from those whom we have personal relationships, delayed responses can foster resentment. Do you respond to some right away and others later -- if at … [Read more...]
Friends Forwarding IMs & Text Messages
A [email protected] visitor asked: Is it against e-mail etiquette rules to copy and paste a section of a IM (Instant Message) conversation you have with a friend we'll call A to your best friend B? Is this not the same, or at least very similar to explaining the scenario to B? My first reaction is … [Read more...]
5 Texting Etiquette Tips
Many of the concepts that apply to email apply to Texting, Chat and Instant Messaging (Desktop, Laptop, Tablets, Smart Phones) and vice-versa. The key is courtesy and clarity in your communications. You should only Text with consideration for those around you and the person on the other … [Read more...]
Dating Website E-mail Etiquette?
I thought I would share with you an e-mail conversation I had with a website visitor who was sick and tired of the lack of etiquette on dating websites. Maybe it will help you if you've found yourself or someone you know in a similar situation. I have a pet peeve. I belong to several online Web … [Read more...]
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