The details that many times take very little effort to integrate and create a positive impression are so very important to those who rely on e-mail as their sole mode of communication with associates, family and friends. Those darned details like saying "Hello" as an opening greeting, not attaching … [Read more...]
Have You Been Flamed?
Flaming is basically a very harsh message from one person to another via email. You can also get flamed if you participate on a mailing list, forum, group or discussion board and break the rules (or it is clear you didn't take the time to read them). You'll get flamed when it appears that … [Read more...]
Are You Viewed as Rude?
All too often otherwise nice folks come off as terse or plain old rude when it comes to their email habits. They don't intentionally set out to be viewed as rude, well I guess some do, but for the most part I prefer to believe the majority do not. Are you being viewed as rude? Do your email … [Read more...]
Is a “Dear John” E-mail Appropriate?
In a recent interview I was asked if on a scale of one to ten, with ten being the worst, how appropriate is it to break up with someone via e-mail? My initial reaction was that I couldn't believe that question was being asked. To me, common sense and courtesy would dictate the obvious answer. … [Read more...]
What To Do When You Receive a Rude Email
Rude and crass email are at an all time high. Emails blurting out demands or questions without the courtesy of a decent subject field or a thank you to follow. Questions or requests that are demanding a reply without the courtesy of a hello, or a closing that notes their name. Could it be because … [Read more...]
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