Emailing Questions Before Looking & Reading
This little rant will be understood by those with numerous websites they need to keep on top of. However, even if you have only one…
How Important are Email Sign-Offs?
Your sign-off gives you the opportunity to ensure that the sentiment of your email is clear and not open to interpretation or the recipient’s speculation. Especially when making requests or in need of the other side’s assistance, a nice sign-off can enhance the potential of you receiving the type of response you desire.
Are Condolence Emails Acceptable?
Recently I was asked if sending a condolence email is acceptable. As with most things, it depends on the circumstances. Condolence emails should be the…
Stay Away from Sarcasm in Email
Sarcasm is something that can easily cause misunderstandings in the offline world. Online makes sarcasm even more difficult. You lose that eye contact, body language,…
What about ALL CAPS in the Subject: Field?
Using all upper case/caps is frowned upon when it comes to email. The reason is twofold. Does this apply to the Subject: field? Of course,…
Top 3 Email Attachment Considerations
Many onliners do not realize the very important issues they need to consider before sending attachments via email. All too often folks just attach way without understanding how their actions may effect those on the other side.