Email etiquette 101

 

There is no proper formula to spend an email. Emailing is an art form. An email has to make sense, have a good tone and get to the point. Emailing a friend to your boss requires practice and clear and concise language to be delivered. 

Receiving a hard-to-follow email leads to a terrible tone that comes off as rude. Scrolling through my inbox and junk email, I learned that simple language and a clear point of view get the best response. 

Getting the response you want is easy with words and tone. Starting an e-conversation is all about navigating what you communicate in a few sentences. Signing off with cliché is perfectly normal. 

Before sending an email, know who you are spending this email with. Always have accurate information before beginning. Get the email address, name, personal information and anything the email needs. Writing the email does involve using the right words to explain your point of view. 

Always use simple language in an email. Usually, you receive a simple response or length based on what you say in the email. Simple language is clear and precise. Getting the best response from someone is using simple sentences for a person to process. People don't want to read a long email. Sweet and short, with good information, get a response. 

Your tone will affect the delivery of your message. People don't think about their tone when sending emails. You don't want to come off rude through your email. We all want to come across as being respectful and understanding. Think about your use of words and rewrite some sentences. Say your email out loud to avoid any mistakes.