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 request … [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 this … [Read more...]
How should I perceive large font use in email?
A site visitor inquires: Does the font size matter in an email? 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 look … [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 I … [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...]