Over the past 13 years I’ve done a ton of radio, TV and magazine interviews about E-mail Etiquette — the most recent being September’s issue of Real Simple Magazine . And over the years, I’ve had folks ask me plain old etiquette questions that had nothing to do with e-mail. As time would permit, I would offer my advice and input to receive back gracious e-mails of thanks and appreciation for me taking my time and providing good advice. It seems that in our narcissistic culture, folks have questions about etiquette and common courtesies and for some reason they always land at my doorstep. ...
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The fact you are reading my Blog shows you care about E-mail Etiquette and Netiquette and have an interest in “communicating with knowledge, understanding and courtesy.” Although I’ve seen a marked increase in the interest level in regard to E-mail Etiquette as of late, there still seems to be overall lack of courtesy from many who e-mail me. I am treated as though I am a public servant here to cater to any e-mailers demands. Several times each day I am contacted as though it is my job to provide information “free of charge” just because someone wants, needs, desires it. Folks contacting an ...
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Anyone who posts to any of my Blogs or e-mails me knows that unlike many sites or Bloggers, I do in fact respond promptly and personally. The exception being I’ve had no choice but to have an autoreponder in place to let those who e-mail me without reviewing my site or reading the text at the top of my question page ( believe me I can’t be any clearer ) that a response will not be forthcoming. The multitude of daily e-mail inquiries about wedding, gift, anniversary, baby shower, funeral or other off-line etiquette issues receive no personal response. For those inquiries that are ...
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I thought I would share with you am e-mail conversation I had with a Web site visitor who was sick and tired of the lack of etiquette on Dating Web sites: I have a pet peeve. I belong to several online Web dating sites. I should say that I am a 61-year-old woman, though a very [...] You may also be interested in: Web Site Etiquette Contrary to what some may believe, the Web is not... Is it Bad Netiquette to Correct Others E-mail Etiquette? A site visitor was curious and pondered: “Isn’t it bad... No E-mail Etiquette in E-mail Etiquette Inquiries? Anyone who ...
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I read a recent study that reflected 60-70% of businesses do not offer any sort of E-mail Etiquette Training! No wonder so many employees, customer service reps and business owners themselves seem to not realize the importance of proper practices. In business, on or off-line, impressions are everything. Think about it… off-line you notice what people wear, how they present themselves, the quality or lack there of in regard to their business cards. The very same applies online. As an example, if you e-mail in one liners, do not spell check, do not use proper sentence structure or lack basic grammar, how do you ...
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