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...]
How should I perceive large font use in e-mail?
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... We have to … [Read more...]
Is Unasked for Email Always Spam?
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 … [Read more...]
Business Holiday Thank You Notes
A site visitor writes: I would like to know the etiquette on thank you notes when it comes to business holiday gifts. I once read that sending a thank you via-e-mail is not proper, is this true? Great question and one I bet others have wondered … [Read more...]
Using Quotation Marks for Emphasis?
A site visitor writes: Is it acceptable to emphasize a point in an email with quotes? For example: The people on the Board are "elected" not appointed. Anything you can do to ensure your intent and the meaning of your comments come through as … [Read more...]
Email Etiquette in the Workplace
A site visitor asks... Hey, Judith: Thanks for the great site! Wanted to run something by you. Business Email etiquette is pretty broad. What do you think of email etiquette in the workplace being that now-a-days the workplace can be anywhere. … [Read more...]
How to Nicely Ask to Stop Forwarding to Your Business E-mail
I get asked this all the time! How do I nicely ask someone not to keep forwarding me jokes and non-business related e-mails to my business e-mail address? I think it is telling that folks ask me how to ask "nicely." I guess that reflects their … [Read more...]
Business Email Sign-off Considerations
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 … [Read more...]
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