E-Mail Etiquette

Dr. Michael Stachiw Format International, Inc.

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Etiquette is defined as: the conduct or procedure required by good breeding or prescribed by authority to be observed in social or official life

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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

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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

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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 dialup

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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!!!!

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Things to do when sending e-mail: Remember the written word, unlike a conversation, can be interpreted/misinterpreted very easily. Choose your words carefully.

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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.

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Things to do when receiving e-mail: Even if you dont have time to fully respond to an email, be sure to let the sender know you have received it!

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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Dr. Michael Stachiw 314-428-4102 stachiwma@worldnet.att.net