Is Email Too Easy? Don’t be a Chicken.
Not everyone was on board with email when I started this site in 2000. Now, the majority of folks use email regularly, some exclusively. A…
Pros and Cons for Using Text Formatting in Emails
Email Formatting vs. Vocabulary I’ve always favored using your vocabulary to show your intent and meaning rather than formatting text to get your message across….
Quotation Marks as Formatting for Emphasis
Formatting is often used to show emphasis. That’s why we do it, from bolding to italics and “quotation marks” to get the point across. The…
How to Navigate Emotional Relationships and Arguments via Text: A Thoughtful Guide
I tripped upon a study the other day about texting and was surprised to find how many folks argue and have serious misunderstandings via text….
How to “Sign” Your Emails
After all these years, email questions keep pouring in, from how-to questions to when-to questions, to even if you “have to” type questions. Most are…
Don’t Forward Other’s Personal Emails
It happens all the time, whether you know it or not. Emails sent explicitly to one person end up being forwarded to others. Trust is…