We often found ourselves clicking
"reply," typing up a quick response, and hitting "send" without
much caring, but experts approve that our e-mail behavior has the potential to
sabotage our reputation both personally and professionally.
We probably write emails every
day – to friends, to family, to colleagues, to boss, to clients and so on. So,
being able to write gorgeous emails is a crucial skill to Enjoy communicating while being
perceived as a caring and intelligent human being.
Here are some very beautiful
etiquette tips from the experts.
1 Be simply concise and to the point
3. Use proper spelling, grammar &
punctuation
4 Make it
little personal
5. Use templates for
frequently used responses
6.
Answer promptly
7. Do not attach
unnecessary files
8. Use proper structure
& layout
9. Do not overuse the
high priority option
10. Do not write in
CAPITALS
11. Don't leave out the
message thread
12. Add disclaimers to
your emails
13. Read the email
before you send it
14. Do not overuse Reply
to All
15. Mailings personalization : use
the bcc: field or do a mail merge
16. Take care with
abbreviations and emoticons
17. Be careful with
formatting
18. Take care with rich
text and HTML messages
19. Do not forward chain
letters
21.
Do not ask to recall a message.
22. Do not copy a
message or attachment without permission
23. Do not use email to
discuss confidential information
24. Use a meaningful
subject
25. Use active instead
of passive
26. Avoid using URGENT
and IMPORTANT
27. Avoid long sentences
28. Don't send or
forward emails containing libelous, defamatory, offensive, racist or obscene
remarks
29. Don't forward virus
hoaxes and chain letters
30. Keep your language
gender neutral
31. Don't reply to spam
32. Use cc: field
sparingly
and yes don't forget to take another look before sending. Happy emailing...
and yes don't forget to take another look before sending. Happy emailing...
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