A site visitor writes: What is the proper etiquette for an address block in an email? My boss is rather electronically illiterate and would like all letters sent by email to have a formal address block at the top. My coworkers and I feel this wastes … [Read more...]
Should I ask for a reply to my emails?
A site visitor writes: If someone expects a reply to an email, should it be stated in that email? And, what about a general informative email that has been addressed to a large group for informational purposes? If you have a deadline and require … [Read more...]
Business Holiday Thank You Notes
I received several questions about this topic this week. Here's a post that I updated for you that covers the topic of Business Holiday Thank You Notes! A site visitor writes: I would like to know the etiquette on thank you notes when it comes … [Read more...]
In Business Email Does Size Matter?
See what I did there? Got your attention, right? Okay, seriously, does font size in business email matter? I was asked this in a visitor email who requested that I cover the topic. Then, the very next day, I received another size-related … [Read more...]
Listing Your Degrees in Signature Files
A site visitor writes: Is it customary to put the college degree you've earned in your signature block? For example, John Doe, MBA...or something to that effect? You can do that -- of course, only if you really have earned an MBA. I mention … [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...]
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...]
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