February 9, 2012

E-mail: Men vs. Women

A while back I was on Fox News Live! discussing E-mail Etiquette. One of the questions I was asked to comment on was about the differences between men and women when it came to e-mail. One of the questions posed to me was in regard to "a new book was out" that stated that men were more cryptic while women preferred pleasantries in e-mail. … [Read more...]

5 Essential Elements of Every Email

With every email you have the opportunity to communicate with clarity. The onus is on you, as the author, to ensure that the intent and tone you wish to relay is what comes across to those you email. And, with every email you also run the risk of being misunderstood or giving a less than positive impression by not paying attention to … [Read more...]

Why No Greetings?

Without a nice greeting (Hello, Hi, G'Day, Hey) at the beginning of your e-mail, more times than not your content will be perceived as demanding or terse. When you call someone on the phone, you don't just start talking without a greeting. In off-line letters you do the same. Why is it then that in e-mail so many feel this little courtesy … [Read more...]

Business E-mail Greetings Matter

Too busy to type a Hello or Hi? Do you think that it isn't necessary to include a brief greeting at the beginning of your business e-mails? Then, know that you may be coming off as terse or being perceived as bossy.  The little effort it takes to type a Hey, John!, Hi, Jane: or a Hello, Dr. Jones: can make all the difference in the world in … [Read more...]

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