Are you looking for the proper way to help your emails stand out in the other side's inbox that for hot issues or that you need further assistance (asking for help, needing a response, clarification)? First let me reiterate that when conversations get "hot", I always recommend that you first … [Read more...]
Providing Photos and Personal Information
A site visitor writes: In informal communications through a game message board I frequent, a man I helped in another country with some of the questions he posted replied to me to thank me and then he asked about my age(!) and for a photo of me. I said I was glad to help and that I was sixteen. … [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...]
E-mail Whitelist Etiquette
In an understandable attempt to bypass all that annoying spam, e-mails that onliners want to receive are getting lost in the shuffle. Newsletter subscription requests are not being completed, password reset and important e-mails are not getting to their intended parties. Whitelisting, Allowed … [Read more...]
E-mail Perception: I’m Being Ignored! (You are and it’s on purpose!)
Similar emails like the one below come in on a regular basis... What is going on with my "Friend"? I have a friend that doesn't reply to my e-mails. When I talk to her later, she comments she did receive them but was busy and didn't have time to reply. I then get the impression she may not … [Read more...]
How to E-mail to Get a Response? Courtesy!
There are lots of little signals you send with every e-mail. There is an understanding of the basic guidelines (at least with those who cared how they were perceived) when it comes to day-to-day e-mail. Now, so many onliners are accustomed to texting that when they do send an e-mail those … [Read more...]
Old Flame & E-mail Etiquette?
A concerned site visitor writes:I have a question about e-mail etiquette I am hoping you can help me with. To make a long story short, an old boyfriend found me on the Internet. He is married but not happily (so he says), I am widowed. He arranged for me to meet him at a resort, paying for … [Read more...]
They’re Not Replying!
So many onliners believe they are being ignored due to not receiving replies to their e-mails. I get asked about this more than any other topic. "What do I do? They're not replying!" There will be times when no reply is necessary or should be expected. If someone expects a reply to an … [Read more...]
“Unnecessary” Thank Yous?
I've posted on the topic of Thank You curmudgeons previously. Today I had a site visitor e-mail about this topic that had a slightly different twist, so I thought I would share it with you. What's with all the complaining about "Thank You" e-mails? Many claiming they are a waste of time, annoying … [Read more...]
Living Up to Friend’s E-mail Expectations
Do you have friends who expect you to respond to their e-mails in seconds? Or how about those friends that want you to be available at all times for texts or chats? Then, when you explain why you didn't respond or were not available to chat -- hurt feelings come into play. I don't understand why … [Read more...]