O.K., first let's look at the formal definition of "ignore:" ig·nore (ĭg-nôr', -nōr') tr.v. ig·nored, ig·nor·ing, ig·nores To refuse to pay attention to; disregard. Assuming your e-mail are typed properly and include business e-mail best practices, with the above in mind, if someone doesn't respond to your e-mail, yes, you … [Read more...]
Is Business E-mail Etiquette Just an Opinion?
November 18, 2009 By 12 Comments
I'm throwing this question "out there" as I am really curious how you would answer if asked this question. Yes? No? Sometimes? I've been promoting Business E-mail best practices for over 15 years. And there are those I've worked with for just as long, knowing about all my sites and books on the subject, who e-mail me in a manner that makes it … [Read more...]
Perceptions and Business E-mail
November 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Don't kid yourself... We do it off-line when we meet someone new or see a person walking down the street. Perceptions are made and are a natural reaction to what we see, feel and hear. For example when meeting someone new or viewing passing by: Are they into personal hygiene? What language do they choose to use when they speak to … [Read more...]
Business E-mail Form Spam
October 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Some think because you have your e-mail address published on your site that gives them the right to e-mail you about anything they want whether you are interested or not. Particularly things they can personally or commercially gain from. Can you say Spam!? More specifically sales pitches sent to site owners through their Web forms. Because … [Read more...]
Business E-mail Tone is Critical!
October 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Today, I'll start with a quote to make an important point that all too many do not consider: Remember that the tone of your voice often conveys more accurately what is in your mind than do your words. ~ Napoleon Hill There isn't much Mr. Hill said that I don't agree with. A very wise man was he! When it comes to your e-mails you don't have … [Read more...]
Not Taking the Necessary Time for Business E-mails
October 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
As you can imagine I e-mail probably a bit more than most folks. Being I do Wordpress Consulting for a living, between that and my E-mail Etiquette endeavors I receive over 500 e-mails each day. The only way I can keep on top of this many e-mails is to remain as organized as possible. (You can follow my system by reading my article on E-mail … [Read more...]
Is Business E-mail Too Easy?
October 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A concerned site visitor comments: "Do we overuse e-mail as a business communication medium? In many instances, e-mail is the "easy approach" but not necessarily the best approach." Yes we are. Many choose to take the lazy, easy way out and not pick up the old fashioned telephone or have an in-person meeting when that is what is called for or … [Read more...]
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