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...]