Are Your Emails Tone Deaf?
Did you know there is a tone to every email you send? Whether you realize it or not, the other side assumes your tone based…
Are Break-Up Emails Appropriate?
I was asked if, on a scale of one to ten, with ten being the worst, how appropriate is it to break up with someone…
Why Don’t People Reply to Emails?
This is a topic I get asked about — a lot. This week… The natural inclination is “they don’t want to hear from me” or…
Is it Bad Netiquette to Correct Others Email Etiquette?
Correcting others is a delicate process. You know the saying you attract more bees with honey? When we correct others, doing so helpfully and constructively…
Is Cc: Enough to notify senders you are forwarding their email?
What is proper Email Etiquette when forwarding personal emails sent to you to a third party? Is it okay to simply Cc: the Sender to…
The Importance of Explicitness in Your Emails
If you receive an email that asks several questions — answer each one, point-by-point. Don’t just hit reply and type a general statement at the top of the email that doesn’t cover all the issues presented.