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WAH Email Etiquette, Part Two
In today’s business climate the use of proper email, etiquette is important to project an image of professionalism for employees, especially WAH employees. Because an employer can formulate his/her opinion based on one email message, you want to ensure that you portray yourself in a positive way. This is Part Two of a two-part article on general rules and advice on how you can enhance your image through proper email etiquette. Below are the remaining three of seven tips to enhance your email etiquette. When sending an email: Do not abbreviate. When sending a business email, avoid instant messaging abbreviations. For example, do not use U instead of you, 2 instead of to or too, plz instead of please, or thanx instead of thanks. These are fine for a personal email and instant messages, but a business email should be formal. Review message before hitting Send. Read over your message several times before you hit Send. Make sure you come across as respectful, friendly, and approachable. Avoid sounding curt or demanding. Sometimes just rearranging your paragraphs help with this issue. Use a signature file. Keep signature files down to four to six lines. A signature typically includes your name and title, contact information, and email address. Place the signature file at the end of your message. Make sure you read the first part of this article to ensure you have all the tools necessary to write effective and professional emails.
Posted:Monday, October 27, 2008