Do you e-mail websites when something isn't working or when you see a typo? Or are you a site owner that receives corrective e-mails? Being on both sides, I'll share with you some of my experiences. The Proper Way to Handle Corrections I receive e-mails from concerned onliners about how a … [Read more...]
Are You a 2 X 4 in Your E-mails?
I have a saying I use on occasion; "They have the personality of a 2 X 4!" Which in essence means no personality at all. The root of many e-mail misunderstandings stem from not using our extensive language to detail and explain our point of view. And to reflect the desired tone. Not showing any … [Read more...]
When Are Email Apologies Insincere?
"I apologize in advance..."? Have you ever experienced someone apologizing while they are doing the very thing they are apologizing for? Is an email apology sincere if you are doing something you know could be a problem to start with but you're doing it anyway -- with your apologies? "I'm … [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...]
Emphasis: Red Means Red!
It is very common for me to get e-mails asking what a sender meant by having only certain text in their e-mail purposely changed to red. This week three e-mails to be exact. So let's cover this again! Red is an aggressive color. The term "seeing red" means that someone is mad or so upset that … [Read more...]
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