When is a Joke Not a Joke in Email?
Joking and sarcasm do not translate well in email and should be avoided unless you are a skilled communicator.
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.
Are apologies by email acceptable?
Apologies are never easy. Apologizing means you are admitting a fault, wrong decision, mistake, or lack of proper judgment. It takes real character to admit…
e-Tattling @ Work
This seems to happen quite often in the workplace. Maybe you’ve even been involved in an e-tattling attempt? Someone emails a coworker with a request. When the request is not responded to, declined or denied — Katie bar the doors!
Discretion and Email Communications
“How can the average user know what is the right thing to do when it comes to their email habits?”
Emotional Emails & Jumping to Conclusions
Now more than ever, folks are stressed. Many have a shorter fuse, and emotions are running high. Because of this, making impulsive decisions at that…