Have you ever wondered when to use the To: field versus the Cc: field in you business email communications? As with most things email etiquette your discretion comes into play. I know -- I use that "d" word a … [Read more...]
Cc: and BCc: Reply Expectations
Cc: stands for courtesy copy. Back in the day, it used to indicate carbon copy -- when carbon paper had to be used between pieces of paper to create copies of a typewritten document. Archaic, right? BCc: … [Read more...]
3 Tips to Manage Business Group Email Conversations
You start a conversation, Cc: a group of folks and click Send. Next thing you know everyone is replying, some are Replying to All and others do not reply at all -- or so it appears. How do you know who received … [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 … [Read more...]
Think Twice Before Replying to All
When do you use Reply to All on a mass email where numerous contacts are listed in the To: field? In most cases you don't use Reply to All -- you only reply to the Sender. Reply to all is tricky in that there is … [Read more...]
Never Spam Addresses in the To: Field
Many think that by having all their contact's email addresses displayed in the To: field (particularly folks who do not know each other) is no big deal. Even listing them all in the Cc: field is considered "proper" … [Read more...]