WAH Email Etiquette, Part One
Email has become the main point of communication of many companies including work at home (WAH) companies. As a WAH employee, you must maintain a professional image when composing understandable and efficient emails. This is Part One of a two-part article on general rules and advice on how you can enhance your image through proper email etiquette. Below are four of seven tips to enhance your email etiquette. When sending an email: Focus on what is important. When writing an email, be brief. Get to your point as quickly as possible without leaving out necessary details. To some people, reading an email is harder than reading printed communication. A long email can discourage the reader. Do not use ALL CAPS. If you type in ALL CAPS, it often comes across as SHOUTING to the reader. It is okay to use all caps for headings and/or titles, or even to EMPHASIZE certain words. However, anything more than that can be offensive. Mind your manners. Make sure you use three powerful words—“Please” and “Thank you”. By using these words, you present a respectful and grateful image to the recipient. When composing an email, use caution when addressing others by their first names. When in doubt, use Mr. or Ms. Use proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. This is very important because improper spelling, grammar, and punctuation can give the recipient a bad impression of you. When sending an email, it is important to convey the proper message. Poor spelling, bad grammar, and incorrect punctuation can change the meaning of a message. Frequently use the spell check feature. Make sure you read the second part of this article to ensure you have all the tools necessary to write effective and professional
Posted:Friday, October 24, 2008
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