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E-Mail Etiquette. Dr. Michael Stachiw Format International, Inc. E-Mail Etiquette. Etiquette – is defined as: “the conduct or procedure required by good breeding or prescribed by authority to be observed in social or official life” From www.Webster.com. E-Mail Etiquette.
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E-Mail Etiquette Dr. Michael Stachiw Format International, Inc.
E-Mail Etiquette • Etiquette – is defined as: “the conduct or procedure required by good breeding or prescribed by authority to be observed in social or official life” From www.Webster.com
E-Mail Etiquette Things to do when sending e-mail: • Keep emote icons to a minimum; i.e.., :) • Use spell checking. Most e-mail software packages have spell checking and it can be set to check each message before sending
E-Mail Etiquette Things to do when sending e-mail: • Zip attached files. Three reasons for this: • Reduces file size • Protects against firewalls stripping attachments • If multiple attached files, makes easier to unpack
E-Mail Etiquette Things to do when sending e-mail:Before sending large attachments, send a short message to the recipient informing them of what you are about to do, and wait for their response. Remember we still have people on dial-up
E-Mail Etiquette Things to do when sending e-mail:Be sure to complete the subject line of the email, and please do not use the following as subjects: • Hi • HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU MY DEAR FRIEND!!!!
E-Mail Etiquette Things to do when sending e-mail:Remember the written word, unlike a conversation, can be interpreted/mis-interpreted very easily. Choose your words carefully.
E-Mail Etiquette Things to do when sending e-mail:Also, do not capitalize (i.e.., ALL UPPERCASE) unless you really mean it. “CALL ME!” is interpreted differently than “call me.”
E-Mail Etiquette Things to do when receiving e-mail:Even if you don’t have time to “fully” respond to an email, be sure to let the sender know you have received it!
E-Mail Etiquette If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Dr. Michael Stachiw 314-428-4102 stachiwma@worldnet.att.net