A site visitor to writes:I struggle with e-mail closings, as well as greetings. You did address the need for a Hi, Hello, etc. in one of your e-mails, are there other appropriate salutations? I would also appreciate list of closures to choose from. Perhaps you could ask your readership for contributions to create a list? I do have an article on … [Read more...]
A Little Please Never Hurts
May 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Please: adverb Used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.: if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off? E-mails flow into this site on a daily basis from folks wondering why those who e-mail them for assistance or with requests are so rude and blunt. "Is it me who is being over-sensitive … [Read more...]
Unasked for E-mail is Spam
May 8, 2009 By 2 Comments
A site visitor was curious and pondered: I am organizing a green event in my area, which is a grass roots, environmentally minded social gathering. The whole point is to get as many people from as many different disciplines as possible together, so I want to send out an email list invitation. However, I do not personally know some of the people … [Read more...]
How should I perceive large font use?
April 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A site visitor inquires: Does the font size matter in an e-mail? What I mean is if your font is large does it also mean that the person is yelling or screaming at you? I have a coworker who does this and am not sure how to take it... How is the larger font is used? Is it the entire e-mail or just certain words/terms? Unless the sender or … [Read more...]
Expectation of a Reply
April 16, 2009 By 3 Comments
A site visitor writes: "If someone expects a reply to an email, should it be stated in the email? And, what about a general informative email that has been addressed to a large group for informational purposes?" As far as stating you expect a response, not necessarily. When someone takes the time to e-mail another, common courtesy dictates that … [Read more...]
Email Sign-off Considerations
March 17, 2009 By 16 Comments
The topic of how to sign-off an email is one that has perplexed and concerned many a business onliner. Those who are concerned about being perceived favorably wonder about how to leave the appropriate tone, close with the intended meaning getting across as well as how not to look redundant by always including the same closing. First things … [Read more...]
Selling Other’s Comments?
March 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A site visitor asks:What if someone takes your written words from various e-mails or blogs, puts them in a book and adds defaming comments of their own and then SELLS the book? I, along with a number of friends and acquaintances, have had this done to us by one person. Do we have any recourse?I have an article that covers the topic of Online … [Read more...]
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