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...]
E-mail Receipt Fibs
Funny how I every so often I get an e-mail asking my advice if it is okay to fib about the receipt of an e-mail. Some feel it is O.K. to act as though they haven't received an e-mail thereby giving them an excuse to not respond. Can't respond to what you haven't received, right? Wrong! Unless there … [Read more...]