When sending attachments, the Sender is all too often concerned only about what they want to accomplish. In this case, sending their attachments to whomever they want to have them. The problem here is that by doing so, one risks shutting down the … [Read more...]
Business & Email Address Privacy
Do you show a blatant disregard for your contact's privacy? Do you send emails with arm's length of email addresses in the To: or Cc: field? Let's use this analogy... This is conducive to taking your contact's phone number and giving it out … [Read more...]
The Truth About “i”
When you want to be viewed as a professional, you need to communicate as though you desire to be taken seriously. When you type "i" when it should be "I" -- you appear uneducated and/or lazy. Perception is the Only Reality Today alone, … [Read more...]
Are They Rude or Are You Uninformed?
A Site Visitor Writes: I forwarded a certain photograph to a group of people I work with inside and outside my firm. One of the people on the email list replied to the whole list (whom she did not know) that the photo was a fake. She also stated … [Read more...]
Adding to Your Mailing List: Ask BEFORE You Add!
.Your list of email addresses has to be managed carefully, respectfully and with courtesy. Especially if you do business globally, with the new GDPR EU regulations, not managing customer data properly can turn into a headache and fines. Just because … [Read more...]
NSFW = Not Safe For Work? What’s with that!?
I was interviewed recently on my view in regard to the use of the acronym NSFW. Apparently some felt that an acronym noting "Not Safe For Work", is necessary when sending e-mail to those they knew were at work to warn them that the content or links … [Read more...]
E-mail Etiquette and Failing Businesses
I'm a bit "ranty" today based on what I've been weeding through in my inbox this morning. I know those of you who have been with me for awhile will get where I'm coming from. For those new to my blog, maybe this post will allow you to rethink your … [Read more...]
You Know What Happens When You Assume?
I see it every single day in e-mail communications. Assumptions flying all over the place! When it comes to your business e-mail communications you can not, should not, must not assume. Just one wrong assumption can cost you business, … [Read more...]
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