The rules of email etiquette are not "rules" in the sense that I will come after you if you don't follow them. They are guidelines that help avoid mistakes (like offending someone when you don't mean to) and misunderstandings (like being offended when you're not meant to). These core rules of email etiquette help us communicate better via email.
1. Take Another Look Before You Send a Message - Email Etiquette Tip
Don't send anything you don't want to send.2. Do Not Default to "Reply All" - Email Etiquette Tip
"Reply" is good. "Reply to All" is better. Right?3. Keep Emails Short - Email Etiquette Tip
Do not intimidate recipients with too much text.4. Properly Format Your Email Replies, and Be Lazy - Email Etiquette Tip
Do you think quoting original text in your email replies perfectly is a lot of work? Don't let the '>' intimidate you! Here's a very comfortable, relaxed, quick and still clean and compatible way to reply properly.5. Clean Up Emails Before Forwarding Them - Email Etiquette Tip
Forwarding emails is a great way of sharing ideas, but make sure the original idea is not hidden in obfuscation.6. When in Doubt, Send Plain Text Email, Not HTML - Email Etiquette Tip
Not everybody can receive your fancily formatted emails. Some may even react furious. To be safe rather than sorry, send plain text emails only when in doubt.7. Don't Forward Hoaxes - Email Etiquette Tip
Email hoaxes often contain stories that are intriguing, and sure to irritate. Here's how to spot and stop urban legends.8. Use Current Antivirus Software, Keep it Up to Date, Scan for Free
Make sure you're not spreading worms and viruses via email or act as a vehicle for spreading spam. All this can be caused by malicious emails. Fortunately, there's protection.9. Write Perfect Subject Lines - Email Etiquette Tip
Do you make these mistakes in your email subjects? (The key to getting your messages read is not to be clever.)10. Do Let People Know Their Mail Has Been Received - Email Etiquette Tip
Did the spam filter eat my message? Spare others this nagging question and let them know you got their email.Comments, Suggestions or Ideas?
Please do let me know!
