Typing in all lower case in your business communications looks amateurish and reflects a possible lack of education and professionalism. This topic was previously debated on an earlier post about typing in all lower case. Some are of the opinion it is O.K. and that to look "with it" we should mimic the same rather than expect proper written … [Read more...]
Business E-mail Can Build (or Destroy) Business Relationships
May 2, 2011 By 2 Comments
All the Business E-mail Etiquette issues I discuss here revolve around using this wonderful tool for your business success. Usually the issues I type about are spurred on by site visitor e-mails and comments asking for my advice on their dilemmas. And, I am always happy to oblige knowing that there are others "out there" who have the same … [Read more...]
E-mail Etiquette = Business Success
February 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When it comes to your business e-mails; the fact is that perception is reality. Your e-mails reflect your level of professionalism, education, ability to pay attention to detail as well as what is important to you in regard to how you present your business. Reflect the ability to communicate with clarity -- with the written word -- and you are in … [Read more...]
With Business E-mail; Lazy is as Lazy Does
July 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
That pretty much sums up those who protest following Business E-mail Etiquette basics. And they do protest. In my view, it doesn't take much effort - minuscule at best -- to: Add a nice greeting to every e-mail. Hit the cap key to capitalize the first word of every sentence. To have your name display properly in the From: … [Read more...]
Business E-mail and Grammar
March 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
E-mail is simply communicating with the written word. We are not born with these skills or education. Our writing skills are provided to us as we go through grade school for the basics, high school for more instruction and on to college. Take it from me -- this is a perpetual effort. I learn new things about how to write and use the English … [Read more...]
Don’t Jump to Conclusions in Your Business E-mail
January 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
E-mail makes it so much easier to boldly accuse or jump to incorrect conclusions. I receive several e-mails every day containing comments or claims that I know the very same folks would not say to my face or that stem from them making an assumption that is not based on anything I actually did or said. Being behind these screens makes it so much … [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...]
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