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E MAIL

ETIQUETTES
WHAT IS
EMAIL……….
• Electronic mail, commonly shortened to “email,” is
a communication method that uses electronic
devices to deliver messages across computer
networks. "Email" refers to both the delivery
system and individual messages that are sent and
received.
WHAT IS EMAIL
ETIQUETTS
• Email etiquette refers to the principles of
behavior that one should use when writing or
answering email messages.
Why is email étiquette
important?
• Professionalism: Using proper email language, you
and your organization will convey a professional
image.
• Efficiency: It helps you improve your
communication skills. Emails which get to the point
are much more effective than badly conveyed
emails.
• Clarity of expression: Use appropriate tone to
avoid being misunderstood or misinterpreted.
• Protection from liability: Awareness of email stakes
will protect you and your organization from costly
lawsuits.
1. Use a professional
email address…
• Create and use a formal email address that
people can remember. Your email address can
be your first name or a combination of your
first and last name. You can also use one or
two numbers in your email address. Don't use
weird names and symbols in your email
address.
2. Write Clear Subject Lines
• People use subject lines to determine whether or
not to open an email. Subject lines should give
context to the email copy and shouldn't trick
users into clicking them.
• Considering email etiquette, use short and clear
subject lines. Tell people what they can expect
from the email, and never send an email without
a good subject line.
3. Maintain a professional
tone
• More important than what you say is
how you say it. To follow email
etiquette, keep your tone friendly and
polite when writing emails.
4. Use proper
structure and format
• Keep all emails professional looking.
• Don’t use multi-coloured fonts and pictures for
backgrounds.
• Use company logo and signature.
• Shot paragraph and blank lines between each paragraph.
5. Mark recipients in the
appropriate tags
• The people who must take any necessary action relating to the email must be
mentioned in the 'To' field.
• For example, you can put your assistant in the 'To' section when sending an email
to ask her to change your schedule.
• People you don't wish to take action with but who should be aware of the
changes can be included in the CC (carbon copy) field.
• The BCC (blind carbon copy) field is where you add recipients whose identities
must remain hidden. The people who are added to the BCC cannot be seen by
the other email recipients.
6. Be mindful with 'Reply all'

• We are all aware of how many emails we receive


each day. Using the 'Reply all' only when
essential can help avoid sending unnecessary
emails to people. Use 'Reply all' only when all
people should be aware of the message.
7. Don’t Overuse
High Importance
8. Avoid excessive
abbreviations

• Refrain from using abbreviations in


business emails as it is considered poor email
etiquette. Working professionals don't have
much time to read and respond to emails. So
write direct words instead of using
abbreviations that you only know.
9. Always introduce first
• Your recipient will not know you unless you introduce
yourself. Mention who you are, what you do, and why
you are reaching out.
• Make your intro short.
• Mention about your company.
• State your motive.
10. Check Your
Attachments
• Missing email attachments and inserting
large files affect email etiquette and
contribute to a bad user experience.
• Check your emails for file attachments
before sending them.
• Upload large files to the cloud and
insert the URL of the files.
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