Here are some suggestions for how to respond to your manager's email in a calm, professional manner:
Dear [Manager's Name],
Thank you for the additional update. I'm currently juggling several high priority projects and want to make sure I understand exactly what is being requested here. Could we schedule a short meeting later today or tomorrow morning to discuss this new task and clarify expectations?
My team is working hard to complete our current project on time. Additional responsibilities will require adjusting some deadlines or priorities. An in-person discussion will help ensure we have a shared understanding and the best path forward.
Please let me know what times work best for you. I appreciate you keeping me informed as needs and timelines shift
- Email is a quick way to communicate in writing over electronic systems and has become a major form of modern communication, especially in business by allowing messages to be sent and received over great distances at high speeds.
- Email messages should be concise, with 4-5 paragraphs at most to get the message across in the shortest possible space.
- Proper spelling, grammar, capitalization, and punctuation are important in email as they show attention to detail and professionalism, just as you would use in a formal letter.
- The "cc" and "bcc" fields should be used courteously to include people who need to know about but not act on the contents of the email.
Email etiquette is important to avoid miscommunication and maintain a professional tone. Some key aspects of email etiquette include keeping messages concise, using an appropriate salutation, checking for errors, and considering tone when discussing sensitive issues or conflicts. It is best to avoid "flaming" or sending inflammatory messages, and if a heated response is warranted, it is important to remain calm and consider the perspective of the recipient.
1. This document outlines 11 email etiquette rules that professionals should follow when sending emails. The rules include using a clear subject line, a professional email address, thinking carefully before hitting "reply all", using formal salutations like "Hi" instead of informal ones, sparingly using exclamation points, being cautious with humor, knowing cultural differences, replying to emails sent to you by mistake, thoroughly proofreading emails, adding the recipient's email address last, and double checking the recipient before sending.
Effective email writing requires careful attention to several elements:
1. The subject line should be precise and brief, telling the recipient what the email is about without being vague or using excessive punctuation.
2. The salutation and closing should be appropriately formal depending on the recipient.
3. The main body should introduce the purpose clearly in the opening sentence, be brief and polite, and avoid all capital letters or poor grammar.
This document provides tips and best practices for effective email communication. It discusses the importance of email as a form of business communication and outlines some key advantages such as allowing more time for responses, persistence of messages, and the ability to reach a wide audience. It then provides guidance on crafting emails for different purposes like requiring an action, posing a question, or reporting news. Key principles discussed include keeping messages short, using courtesy, grabbing attention, considering empathy, recapping long instructions, and following up on important messages.
Email Writing : An email is the method of composing, sending, storing and receiving messages over electronic communication system. ... Email stands for electronic mail.It is the most preferred means of communication because it is cheaper and faster.
This document provides guidelines for proper email etiquette, including keeping messages brief, using a professional tone, formatting tips, addressing recipients, attaching files, delivering information and bad news, responding to others, and avoiding flaming. It emphasizes constructing messages that avoid misinterpretation through clarity, brevity, and consideration of the reader's perspective.
Even if you’re not the world’s greatest writer, you should still learn how to write effective emails. It’s absolutely essential if you want people to take you seriously. Here are few guidelines that you should follow for better communication.
- Email is a quick way to communicate in writing over electronic systems and has become a major form of modern communication, especially in business by allowing messages to be sent and received over great distances at high speeds.
- Email messages should be concise, with 4-5 paragraphs at most to get the message across in the shortest possible space.
- Proper spelling, grammar, capitalization, and punctuation are important in email as they show attention to detail and professionalism, just as you would use in a formal letter.
- The "cc" and "bcc" fields should be used courteously to include people who need to know about but not act on the contents of the email.
Email etiquette is important to avoid miscommunication and maintain a professional tone. Some key aspects of email etiquette include keeping messages concise, using an appropriate salutation, checking for errors, and considering tone when discussing sensitive issues or conflicts. It is best to avoid "flaming" or sending inflammatory messages, and if a heated response is warranted, it is important to remain calm and consider the perspective of the recipient.
1. This document outlines 11 email etiquette rules that professionals should follow when sending emails. The rules include using a clear subject line, a professional email address, thinking carefully before hitting "reply all", using formal salutations like "Hi" instead of informal ones, sparingly using exclamation points, being cautious with humor, knowing cultural differences, replying to emails sent to you by mistake, thoroughly proofreading emails, adding the recipient's email address last, and double checking the recipient before sending.
Effective email writing requires careful attention to several elements:
1. The subject line should be precise and brief, telling the recipient what the email is about without being vague or using excessive punctuation.
2. The salutation and closing should be appropriately formal depending on the recipient.
3. The main body should introduce the purpose clearly in the opening sentence, be brief and polite, and avoid all capital letters or poor grammar.
This document provides tips and best practices for effective email communication. It discusses the importance of email as a form of business communication and outlines some key advantages such as allowing more time for responses, persistence of messages, and the ability to reach a wide audience. It then provides guidance on crafting emails for different purposes like requiring an action, posing a question, or reporting news. Key principles discussed include keeping messages short, using courtesy, grabbing attention, considering empathy, recapping long instructions, and following up on important messages.
Email Writing : An email is the method of composing, sending, storing and receiving messages over electronic communication system. ... Email stands for electronic mail.It is the most preferred means of communication because it is cheaper and faster.
This document provides guidelines for proper email etiquette, including keeping messages brief, using a professional tone, formatting tips, addressing recipients, attaching files, delivering information and bad news, responding to others, and avoiding flaming. It emphasizes constructing messages that avoid misinterpretation through clarity, brevity, and consideration of the reader's perspective.
Even if you’re not the world’s greatest writer, you should still learn how to write effective emails. It’s absolutely essential if you want people to take you seriously. Here are few guidelines that you should follow for better communication.
Here are the errors I found:
1. "current went" should be "current went out"
2. "putting his papers" should be "putting away his papers"
3. "sendthe" should be "send the" (missing space)
4. "avail of" should be "avail yourself of" or "take advantage of"
This document provides guidance on proper email etiquette and best practices for writing effective emails. It discusses important elements like greetings, subject lines, body text, closings and tone. Specific tips include keeping messages concise, using proper grammar, answering all questions, and maintaining an appropriate level of formality for the intended audience. The goal is to communicate clearly and respectfully through email.
The document discusses effective business writing skills. It covers understanding the importance of writing skills and different types of business documents. Specific sections provide guidance on writing emails, including structure, common mistakes to avoid, and tips for an effective email. The writing process is also examined, outlining the key steps of planning, drafting, editing and finalizing documents. Different types of business documents are also listed.
This document provides guidance on effective email skills for business. It discusses best practices for email composition, including keeping messages concise and focused, using a clear structure, and proofreading. Proper email addressing is also covered, such as using the TO field only for required recipients and BCC to protect privacy. The document advises against copying someone's manager without permission and provides tips for organizing and deleting emails to avoid an overloaded inbox.
A set of slides for basic email training in a business environment. Covers basics of style, etiquette and security. A generic presentation with no reference to any specific company or email software.
This document provides guidelines for proper email etiquette. It emphasizes being professional, efficient, and thoughtful with email communications. Key points include using a formal tone for emails, choosing words carefully, proofreading messages for clarity and typos, and assuming emails could be publicly viewed. Attachments should be explained and in compatible formats. Responses should occur in a timely manner similar to phone calls. Overall, the document stresses constructing emails with an appropriate tone and being mindful that emails can easily be misinterpreted without nonverbal cues.
This document provides guidelines for proper email etiquette, including keeping messages brief, using a professional tone, formatting appropriately, and avoiding surprises or flaming. It discusses general formatting tips, delivering different types of messages, responding to others, and times when email may not be the best communication method.
5 essential tips for business email etiquette.pptSherin Thomas
Email has made communication with customers and coworkers easier but sometimes faster and easier escorts to less professionalism. When executing business with the help of an e-mail, it is important for users to exercise simple business email etiquette.
This document provides guidance on proper email etiquette. It discusses including essential components in an email like the subject, greeting, body, and closing. It recommends keeping the tone positive and the message concise. Formatting tips include using bullet points and numbering for clarity. "Do's" include including a topic in the subject line and greeting/closing. "Don'ts" are all caps, jokes that don't translate, complaints, and forwarding endless forwards. It warns that emails are not truly private and to avoid flaming.
e-mail writing is the most common of writing and perhaps one of the least practiced skills in en English learning program. This is an online course intended for intermediate and upper-intermediate speakers of English who seek to improve their writing skills.
This document provides guidance on writing professional emails. It discusses types of emails, parts of an email like the subject line, greeting, body, and closing. It also covers issues like confidentiality, keeping messages brief and focused on one topic, using a professional tone, and creating a signature. Sample emails are included to illustrate proper formatting and structure.
Expert advice from our project manager Tamara Glass about how communicate efficiently and clearly both internally as well as with customers. Intrepid is a mobile app developer based in Cambridge, MA.
The document provides tips and guidelines for proper email etiquette. It discusses keeping messages short with concise paragraphs and summaries. Proper formatting is important, including structure, grammar, spelling and links. When replying or forwarding, address all questions and only reply to relevant parties. Consider sensitivity when discussing others or expressing emotions. Email has limitations so alternative communication may be needed in some situations.
Email Etiquette: Keep it Professional and PositiveLibby Van Vleet
This document discusses best practices for email etiquette in a business setting. It provides tips for keeping emails professional, concise, and ensuring they move agendas forward. Key points include treating email as not private, using a positive tone, being aware of audience and context, and choosing communication channels wisely depending on the situation. The goal is effective yet discreet communication that cuts down on unnecessary emails.
This document provides guidance on writing official emails. It outlines a 4-point framework for structuring emails: introduction, details, response/action, and close. The introduction should set the context, details should provide all relevant facts in paragraphs, response/action should indicate what the reader should do and any deadlines, and the close can be a simple one-liner. An example email applying this structure is included. Dos include answering swiftly, using proper structure, and only discussing positive topics. Don'ts include overusing reply all, unnecessary attachments, and negative or biased language.
This document provides information about email etiquette. It discusses why email etiquette is important, as emails can easily be misinterpreted without non-verbal cues. The document then outlines various elements of email etiquette, including general formatting guidelines, writing long messages, attachments, surprises, and electronic mailing lists. It provides tips for specific situations like complaints, delivering bad news or information, and responding to flames. The overall message is that etiquette is crucial to construct an appropriate tone via email and avoid potential misunderstandings.
Email etiquette is important when communicating professionally. Some key points of email etiquette include:
1) Choose a simple, professional email address without numbers, nicknames, or references to pop culture.
2) Greet the recipient properly by name, use a respectful tone, and be concise while explaining the purpose of the email.
3) Proofread emails carefully for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors before sending. Avoid informal language like abbreviations or emoticons.
4) When attaching files, inform the recipient in advance and provide details about the file. Reread all emails before sending to ensure the intended tone and message.
How sure are you that people are really paying attention during your online meetings? Fight web conference multitasking and conference call snooze with these 10 tips for more engaging online meetings. For more awesome meeting tips and productivity at work advice, visit us at http://www.pgi.com/.
This document provides instructions for attending FEG meetings. It emphasizes the importance of being on time, taking notes, dressing professionally, sitting in the front row, being engaged and positive, and creating momentum. Guests should also feel welcome. The document recommends arriving early, keeping cell phones off, dressing in business attire, clapping enthusiastically for others, and introducing guests to the speaker. It outlines five simple steps for new members in their first 10 days, including creating a financial strategy, doing field presentations, meeting spouses, making a prospect list, and submitting license paperwork.
Here are the errors I found:
1. "current went" should be "current went out"
2. "putting his papers" should be "putting away his papers"
3. "sendthe" should be "send the" (missing space)
4. "avail of" should be "avail yourself of" or "take advantage of"
This document provides guidance on proper email etiquette and best practices for writing effective emails. It discusses important elements like greetings, subject lines, body text, closings and tone. Specific tips include keeping messages concise, using proper grammar, answering all questions, and maintaining an appropriate level of formality for the intended audience. The goal is to communicate clearly and respectfully through email.
The document discusses effective business writing skills. It covers understanding the importance of writing skills and different types of business documents. Specific sections provide guidance on writing emails, including structure, common mistakes to avoid, and tips for an effective email. The writing process is also examined, outlining the key steps of planning, drafting, editing and finalizing documents. Different types of business documents are also listed.
This document provides guidance on effective email skills for business. It discusses best practices for email composition, including keeping messages concise and focused, using a clear structure, and proofreading. Proper email addressing is also covered, such as using the TO field only for required recipients and BCC to protect privacy. The document advises against copying someone's manager without permission and provides tips for organizing and deleting emails to avoid an overloaded inbox.
A set of slides for basic email training in a business environment. Covers basics of style, etiquette and security. A generic presentation with no reference to any specific company or email software.
This document provides guidelines for proper email etiquette. It emphasizes being professional, efficient, and thoughtful with email communications. Key points include using a formal tone for emails, choosing words carefully, proofreading messages for clarity and typos, and assuming emails could be publicly viewed. Attachments should be explained and in compatible formats. Responses should occur in a timely manner similar to phone calls. Overall, the document stresses constructing emails with an appropriate tone and being mindful that emails can easily be misinterpreted without nonverbal cues.
This document provides guidelines for proper email etiquette, including keeping messages brief, using a professional tone, formatting appropriately, and avoiding surprises or flaming. It discusses general formatting tips, delivering different types of messages, responding to others, and times when email may not be the best communication method.
5 essential tips for business email etiquette.pptSherin Thomas
Email has made communication with customers and coworkers easier but sometimes faster and easier escorts to less professionalism. When executing business with the help of an e-mail, it is important for users to exercise simple business email etiquette.
This document provides guidance on proper email etiquette. It discusses including essential components in an email like the subject, greeting, body, and closing. It recommends keeping the tone positive and the message concise. Formatting tips include using bullet points and numbering for clarity. "Do's" include including a topic in the subject line and greeting/closing. "Don'ts" are all caps, jokes that don't translate, complaints, and forwarding endless forwards. It warns that emails are not truly private and to avoid flaming.
e-mail writing is the most common of writing and perhaps one of the least practiced skills in en English learning program. This is an online course intended for intermediate and upper-intermediate speakers of English who seek to improve their writing skills.
This document provides guidance on writing professional emails. It discusses types of emails, parts of an email like the subject line, greeting, body, and closing. It also covers issues like confidentiality, keeping messages brief and focused on one topic, using a professional tone, and creating a signature. Sample emails are included to illustrate proper formatting and structure.
Expert advice from our project manager Tamara Glass about how communicate efficiently and clearly both internally as well as with customers. Intrepid is a mobile app developer based in Cambridge, MA.
The document provides tips and guidelines for proper email etiquette. It discusses keeping messages short with concise paragraphs and summaries. Proper formatting is important, including structure, grammar, spelling and links. When replying or forwarding, address all questions and only reply to relevant parties. Consider sensitivity when discussing others or expressing emotions. Email has limitations so alternative communication may be needed in some situations.
Email Etiquette: Keep it Professional and PositiveLibby Van Vleet
This document discusses best practices for email etiquette in a business setting. It provides tips for keeping emails professional, concise, and ensuring they move agendas forward. Key points include treating email as not private, using a positive tone, being aware of audience and context, and choosing communication channels wisely depending on the situation. The goal is effective yet discreet communication that cuts down on unnecessary emails.
This document provides guidance on writing official emails. It outlines a 4-point framework for structuring emails: introduction, details, response/action, and close. The introduction should set the context, details should provide all relevant facts in paragraphs, response/action should indicate what the reader should do and any deadlines, and the close can be a simple one-liner. An example email applying this structure is included. Dos include answering swiftly, using proper structure, and only discussing positive topics. Don'ts include overusing reply all, unnecessary attachments, and negative or biased language.
This document provides information about email etiquette. It discusses why email etiquette is important, as emails can easily be misinterpreted without non-verbal cues. The document then outlines various elements of email etiquette, including general formatting guidelines, writing long messages, attachments, surprises, and electronic mailing lists. It provides tips for specific situations like complaints, delivering bad news or information, and responding to flames. The overall message is that etiquette is crucial to construct an appropriate tone via email and avoid potential misunderstandings.
Email etiquette is important when communicating professionally. Some key points of email etiquette include:
1) Choose a simple, professional email address without numbers, nicknames, or references to pop culture.
2) Greet the recipient properly by name, use a respectful tone, and be concise while explaining the purpose of the email.
3) Proofread emails carefully for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors before sending. Avoid informal language like abbreviations or emoticons.
4) When attaching files, inform the recipient in advance and provide details about the file. Reread all emails before sending to ensure the intended tone and message.
How sure are you that people are really paying attention during your online meetings? Fight web conference multitasking and conference call snooze with these 10 tips for more engaging online meetings. For more awesome meeting tips and productivity at work advice, visit us at http://www.pgi.com/.
This document provides instructions for attending FEG meetings. It emphasizes the importance of being on time, taking notes, dressing professionally, sitting in the front row, being engaged and positive, and creating momentum. Guests should also feel welcome. The document recommends arriving early, keeping cell phones off, dressing in business attire, clapping enthusiastically for others, and introducing guests to the speaker. It outlines five simple steps for new members in their first 10 days, including creating a financial strategy, doing field presentations, meeting spouses, making a prospect list, and submitting license paperwork.
Why whats app is set to change communicationGreg Kiselyuk
WhatsApp has been in operation since the past five years now, with one single mission, to be the dominant cross platform mobile messenger application. And it has. Over the past couple of years, we have seen a tremendous increase in WhatsApp's popularity.
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This document provides guidance on writing informal emails and letters. It recommends using openings like "Hi" or the recipient's name to start, and suggests using exclamation points sparingly to show strong feelings. Contractions are normally used in emails to friends, but not in formal emails. When starting an email with "Hi" followed by a name, a comma comes after the name, not "Hi". Paragraphs require a single space, not a double space. The document also provides examples of common phrases for different parts of emails, such as starting, providing good or bad news, moving the topic, making requests, and ending the email.
7 Email Etiquettes for Effective Email Communication Wizdumb
An email is a reflection of your thoughts, personality and professionalism too. Far too many people take many things for granted while compiling an email.
Do you think you get enough feedback about how you can be more effective from your boss?.... Your team probably thinks the same about you.
Receiving good feedback gives you powerful information that can dramatically decreases the time required to master a skill or help you blow down the barriers that prevent you from getting to the next level. If only you knew.
The document provides guidance on effective email communication. It discusses defining communication, analyzing typical communication preferences and methods, challenges with email, and principles for writing effective emails such as having a clear purpose, considering your audience, and using an appropriate tone. The document emphasizes keeping emails concise, avoiding unnecessary attachments, responding promptly, and reading emails before sending.
The 7 Cs of business writing are:
1. Completeness - Answer all questions fully using the 5Ws and 1H.
2. Conciseness - Be focused and avoid unnecessary words.
3. Consideration - Focus on the reader's needs and use a positive tone.
4. Clarity - Use simple, familiar language and effective structure.
5. Concreteness - Provide specific details, facts, and vivid descriptions.
6. Courtesy - Be sincere, tactful and avoid language that could offend.
7. Correctness - Ensure accurate information and proper writing mechanics.
Seven C's of effective communication.
The seven C's of effective communication include completeness, conciseness, consideration, clarity, concreteness, courtesy and correctness
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This document discusses effective communication skills. It defines communication as the transmission of information from one person to another, where the recipient understands the meaning. The most effective communication ensures the intended message is conveyed as closely as possible. Barriers to effective communication include lying, perceptions, emotions, and poor listening. Principles for effective communication include keeping information concise, ensuring understanding through feedback, using two-way communication, and recognizing that different people can interpret information differently. Non-verbal communication such as body language, eye contact, and tone of voice also impact how a message is received. Effective listening is important for communication and involves focusing fully on the speaker without interrupting.
Presentation [Full] Effective Communication SkillsPaven Garibandi
The document provides an agenda and materials for a training on effective communication skills. It covers topics such as understanding communication, communication barriers, verbal and non-verbal communication, listening skills, questioning techniques, providing feedback, and networking skills. The training utilizes activities, discussions, and presentations to educate participants on best practices for clear, complete, and correct communication."
The document defines nonverbal communication and describes the six functions and eight types of nonverbal symbols. It also differentiates between formal and informal communication. It then identifies and describes 14 barriers to effective communication, explains the importance of listening, and describes methods to improve listening and break down communication barriers. Finally, it diagrams the basic communication model, lists the five message channels, and discusses the components of a message and their contribution to the total message.
The document discusses best practices for effective email communication. It defines email and describes its key components like addressing, subject lines, message text, attachments and signatures. It highlights the importance of selecting the right audience, keeping messages concise and focused. Some common email pitfalls are discussed like changing topics without updating the subject. The document also covers maintaining confidentiality, managing email overload through filtering and organization, and following general guidelines like avoiding sensitive topics over email.
The document appears to be a presentation on effective communication given by a group of students. It includes sections on the introduction to communication, what is effective communication, the 7 C's of communication, barriers to effective communication, listening, and techniques for effective listening. The presentation provides definitions and explanations of key concepts related to effective communication and emphasizes the importance of listening, clarity, and overcoming barriers.
Here are some key reasons why it is better to say what can be done rather than what cannot be done when communicating negative information:
- It provides a constructive focus. Stating possibilities and options directs the conversation towards solutions rather than just problems.
- It maintains hope. Expressing what can be done leaves the door open for positive outcomes rather than shutting things down completely. This is psychologically easier for the receiver to accept.
- It builds goodwill. The sender comes across as trying to help rather than just deliver bad news. Saying what can be done shows the sender's willingness to work with the receiver.
- It invites participation. By outlining potential actions, the sender gives the receiver a role in
Effective BUSINESS EMAIL and MEMO.pptxssuserbb990c
The document provides guidance on proper business email writing. It discusses common faults in emails such as being too long, using email when another form of communication is better, poor layout, and lack of sufficient information. It also discusses selecting the appropriate communication method based on the situation. The document provides tips for email etiquette including taking time before sending, using reply instead of reply all when possible, keeping emails short and properly formatted, writing clear subject lines, and cleaning up emails before forwarding. It emphasizes keeping business emails and memos short, simple, and clear.
Writing formal and informal emails - M. van EijkZadkine
This document provides guidance on writing formal and informal emails. It discusses the different purposes, audiences, and styles of formal versus informal emails. Some key points include:
- Formal emails are for business or important messages, while informal emails are for friends and family. Formal emails require more accurate spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- The beginning and endings of formal emails should use salutations like "Dear Sir" while informal emails have no set rules. Formal emails also avoid contractions.
- Emails should have an informative subject line, get to the point quickly, and use formatting like bullets for clarity. Personal information or all capital letters should be avoided.
- Both formal and informal emails should use simple grammar
This training presentation provides information about writing emails that get results, following email netiquette, and eliminating unnecessary messages.
This document provides tips for writing professional emails, including starting with a salutation when addressing the recipient, writing in short paragraphs that focus on one topic or idea per paragraph, and ending the email with an appropriate sign off like "Best regards" along with your name. It emphasizes keeping emails easy to read by using correct capitalization and formatting and avoiding all-caps text. As an example, it compares two job application emails - one that is poorly formatted and lacks professionalism, while the other follows best practices for email etiquette.
The document provides guidance on proper email etiquette and best practices for composing effective emails. It discusses topics such as using clear subject lines, knowing your audience and purpose, using appropriate tone and language, avoiding unnecessary formatting like all caps, and considering what information is appropriate to include or forward in professional emails. The overall message is to write emails that are clear, concise, and professional in order to communicate respectfully and achieve the intended purpose.
Formal emails are important for professional communication with unknown individuals to establish respect. They should have a clear subject line, formal salutation addressing the recipient by name or title, brief explanation of the purpose for emailing, and a closing remark with a formal sign-off and the sender's contact information. Key aspects of a formal email include using proper grammar and keeping the message concise while explaining who you are and what you need from the recipient in a respectful manner.
The document provides guidelines for writing professional emails, including having a clear subject line, using proper grammar and tone, and considering your audience. It discusses best practices like being concise, avoiding slang or jokes, and checking email details. Overall, the document outlines how to communicate effectively and appropriately through email in a professional work environment.
This document provides 10 tips for writing effective business emails in English. The tips include writing a clear and specific subject line, using standard greetings, thanking the recipient for replies, clearly stating the purpose, keeping the email concise and easy to read, adjusting formality based on the recipient, delivering bad news tactfully, thanking the recipient again before closing, choosing an appropriate closing, and carefully proofreading before sending. Following these tips will help non-native English speakers write professional business emails.
This document provides guidance on writing formal emails. It explains that formal emails use professional language and clear formatting to discuss important matters with people you do not know personally. Such emails are important as they establish the conditions for serious discussion. The document outlines steps for writing a formal email, including writing a clear subject line, using a formal salutation, explaining the purpose for emailing briefly and respectfully, ending with a closing statement, and signing off respectfully. A template is provided with examples of these elements.
Here is a rewrite of the email using short sentences:
I think the criteria the search committee developed for selecting the new director are excellent. The emphasis on a finance background is good. However, I question needing "experience in operations research." The committee may be going too far on that one. Nancy Drew also asked me to draw up a list of items needed to equip the new data processing room in the finance department. See the attached list. Dilbert, the sales agent at Wang, indicated we could get a discount on electronic equipment. Let's discuss this next week.
This document provides information about communication in civil engineering, specifically focusing on using email, telephone calls, and advertisements. It discusses the importance of communication in engineering decision making and how civil engineers can utilize modern communication technologies like emailing, telephoning, and advertising in their work. The document then goes on to provide guidance on writing formal emails in English, including the proper format, style rules, and examples. It also offers steps for making and answering telephone calls in a professional manner.
The document provides guidance on writing effective emails. It discusses addressing the recipient appropriately, getting straight to the point with short paragraphs, using bullet points for clarity, and proofreading before sending. Well-written emails are concise, organized by topic, and close with a polite signature like "best regards" followed by the sender's name and contact details.
The document provides guidance on proper email etiquette. It discusses best practices for email composition such as including a name and subject, knowing your audience and purpose, using professional language without emojis or ALL CAPS, brevity, and considering whether the message could upset or embarrass recipients. It also addresses email forwarding, attachments, signatures, and avoiding spam. The overall message is to write emails as you would like to be addressed and to consider how the message will reflect on you and be interpreted by the recipient.
This document provides guidance on email etiquette. It discusses why email etiquette is important given the lack of non-verbal cues in email communication. It then outlines best practices for various elements of email such as general format, writing long messages, attachments, delivering information and bad news, complaints, and avoiding flaming. The document recommends keeping messages concise and clear, using proper formatting, and considering the tone and needs of the recipient. It also provides tips for specific situations like communicating with professors.
E-Mail etiquette Professional English.pptbroadyranger
The document discusses email etiquette and best practices for writing emails. It provides tips for proper email structure and formatting, such as using short paragraphs, identifying the writer and topic clearly, being concise, and proofreading for spelling and grammar. The document also recommends responding to emails quickly, avoiding circulating emails unnecessarily, and answering any questions thoroughly. Overall, it emphasizes communicating professionally and considerately when corresponding via email.
This document provides guidance on email etiquette and best practices for writing professional emails. It covers topics like the five C's of email writing (complete, clear, correct, concise, courteous), important email terms like To, CC, BCC, formatting elements like subject lines, greetings, introductions, bodies, calls to action, and signatures. It also includes examples of email topics and common acronyms used in business emails. The document aims to teach readers how to properly structure emails and communicate effectively and appropriately via this channel.
The document provides guidance on proper email etiquette. It discusses formatting emails appropriately, including keeping messages brief, checking for errors, and using a professional font. When attachments or long emails are sent, it is important to include an elevator summary and table of contents. Bad news should be delivered upfront without blame. Flaming and heated arguments should be avoided, as emails can easily be misinterpreted. Overall, emails should have a positive tone and follow basic rules of etiquette.
The document provides guidelines for proper email etiquette. It discusses the importance of etiquette in conveying tone through written communication. It then outlines best practices for email formatting, attachments, lists, tone, addresses, delivering information, complaints, responses, and avoiding conflict. Followup should be done in person when very delicate or heated topics need to be discussed.
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2. 2
Comparing Student Emails
Version 1
hey,
i need help on my paper can i come by
your office tomorrow
Thx
Version 2
Dear Dr. Waters,
I am in your ENGL 101 class. I have a
question about the paper due Tuesday.
“Write a 10 page paper arguing for or
against requiring ENGL 101 for all
freshmen and provide adequate support
for your point of view.”
I am unclear on “adequate” support.
Would using 3 sources be adequate?
May I come by your office tomorrow at
2:00 pm or Friday after 1:00pm? Please let
me know if that fits your schedule.
Thank you,
Sarah Juarez
3. 3
Comparing Workplace Emails
Version 2
Subject: tomorrow
As you know, tomorrow afternoon
we’ll be meeting to discuss the status
of all of our current projects. Donuts
will be provided. Be sure to arrive on
time and bring along teh materials
you have been working on this
week—bring enough copies for
everyone. Some of these material
might include your calendars,
reports, and any important e-mails
you have sent. Also, I wanted to
remind you that your parking permit
requests are due later this week; you
should turn those in to Ms. Jones,
and if she is not at her desk when
you stop by, you can e-mail them to
her.
Version 1
Subject: materials for Wed. staff
meeting
Hi, everyone—
For tomorrow’s 3 p.m. staff meeting in
the conference room, please bring 15
copies of the following materials:
• Your project calendar
• A one-page report describing your
progress so far
• A list of goals for the next month
• Copies of any progress report
messages you have sent to clients
this past month
See you tomorrow—
Jay
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Subject Lines
Email subject lines are like newspaper
headlines. They should:
• Convey main point of your e-mail you want
reader to take away from your
e-mail.
• Be as specific as possible.
• Time sensitive? Include a date
in your subject line
o For example: “Meeting
on Thurs, Dec 2.”
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Email Greetings
Always use a greeting to start your email.
When in doubt, address someone more formally to avoid offending
them. Some common ways to address your reader are:
Dear Professor Smith,
Hello Ms. Lopez,
Hi Estella
If you don’t know the name of the person you are addressing, or if
the e-mail addresses a diverse group, try something generic, yet
polite:
To whom it may concern,
Dear members of the selection committee,
Hello everyone,
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Email Sign-Offs
Always use a sign-off to close your email.
If you don’t know the reader well, you might also consider including
your title and the organization you belong to:
Bassam Allaf
Intern
Bain and Company
For your closing, something brief but friendly, or perhaps just your
name, will do for most correspondence:
Thank you, Best,
See you tomorrow, Regards,
For a very formal message, such as a job application, use the kind of
closing that you might see in a business letter:
Sincerely, Respectfully yours,
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Carbon Copy (CC)
Copying individuals on an e-mail is a good way to send your
message to the main recipient while also sending someone else a
copy at the same time:
CCing can help get things done, especially if the person receiving
the copy is in a supervisory role.
Remember! When you send
a message to more than one
address using the Cc: field,
the original recipient and all
CC recipients can see all the
e-mail addresses in the To:
and Cc: fields.
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Blind Carbon Copy (BCC)
Blind Carbon Copying e-mails can be useful when you don’t
want everyone on the list to have each other’s e-mail addresses.
The only recipient address that will be visible to all recipients is
the one in the To: field.
If you don’t want any of the
recipients to see the e-mail
addresses in the list, you can
put your own address in the
To: field and use Bcc:
exclusively to address your
message to others.
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Tips for Effective Email Communication
• Return emails within same timeframe you return phone calls.
• Take the time to poofread your document before you sent it. Rub the
document thru the spell checker and/or the grammer checker.
• Use an appropriate font and point size.
• DON’T TYPE IN ALL CAPS! IT LOOKS LIKE YOU’RE YELLING AT
THE READERS!
• don’t type in all lower case.
• When sending an attachment mention what’s attached and
make sure it’s sent.
• Deliver the news upfront, in a subject line or within the first
sentence
• Think about what you’re writing before you hit the ‘send’
button.
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Tips for Effective Email Communication (cont.)
• As much as possible avoid ‘reply all’ when emailing.
• Do not send huge attachments with emails. It’s better to
upload on a shared network resource and send people a link.
• Make sure the proper recipients are on the email and make sure
you get the names right
• If things become heated, misunderstandings will probably occur..
• Keep your message concise. Save longer messages and
formal reports for attachments.
• Remember that e-mail is never confidential.
• Don’t “spam” your readers. Don’t send them unnecessary or
frivolous messages.
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When is email not the best option?
• If your message is long and complicated
• If your message requires additional discussion that would
best be accomplished face-to-face.
• If you want feedback from your supervisor on your work or
if you are asking your professor a question that requires
more than a yes/no answer or simple explanation, you
should schedule a meeting instead.
• If information is highly confidential.
E-mail is NEVER private!
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Dealing with Email and Anger
• Write your responses and save them as drafts.
• Let time go by and open the message again and read it
carefully and edit it.
• If you would hesitate to say something to someone’s face,
do not write it in an e-mail.
• Remember! Every email you send at work stays at work.
If you send an angry email now, not
only will it hurt your working
relationships, but it could be
used against you in the future.
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Practice: Dealing with Email and Anger
You are in the middle of a big team project and pressed for
time. You receive an email from your manager about an
additional work responsibility.
Your manager is not an effective writer so it is unclear what
he is asking. You are now even more frustrated.
On top of the high level of stress you are feeling because of
the project you’re working on, you are irritated by your
manager’s weak communication skills and his inability to
write clearly and concisely.
At this point, you have had it with your manager and want to
respond to his email accordingly.
Editor's Notes
In groups of 2-3, share the pair of emails. In their groups, having students identify the weaknesses of Version 1 and the strengths of Version 2. Have students share their group discussions with the class.
In groups of 2-3, share the pair of emails. In their groups, having students identify the strengths of Version 1 and the weaknesses of Version 2. Have students share their group discussions with the class.
Subject Lines: E-mail subject lines are like newspaper headlines. They should convey the main point of your e-mail or the idea that you want the reader to take away from your e-mail. Therefore, be as specific as possible. One word subjects such as “Hi,” “Question,” or “FYI” are not informative and don’t give the reader an idea of how important your message is. If your message is time sensitive, you might want to include a date in your subject line, for example, “Meeting on Thurs, Dec 2.” Think about the subject lines on the e-mail messages you receive. Which ones do you think are most effective? Why?
Greetings: Use some kind of greeting and some kind of sign-off. Don’t just start with your text, and don’t stop at the end without a polite signature. If you don’t know the person well, you may be confused about how to address him/her (“What do I call my TA/professor?”) or how to sign off (From? Sincerely?). Nonetheless, it is always better to make some kind of effort. When in doubt, address someone more formally to avoid offending them. Some common ways to address your reader are:
Dear Professor Smith,Hello Ms. McMahon,Hi Mary Jane,
If you don’t know the name of the person you are addressing, or if the e-mail addresses a diverse group, try something generic, yet polite:
To whom it may concern,Dear members of the selection committee,Hello everyone,
Sign-offs: Use some kind of greeting and some kind of sign-off. Don’t just start with your text, and don’t stop at the end without a polite signature. Your closing is extremely important because it lets the reader know who is contacting them. Always sign off with your name at the end of your e-mail. If you don’t know the reader well, you might also consider including your title and the organization you belong to; for example:
Bassam AllafInternBain and Company
For your closing, something brief but friendly, or perhaps just your name, will do for most correspondence:
Thank you,Best wishes,See you tomorrow,Regards,
For a very formal message, such as a job application, use the kind of closing that you might see in a business letter:
Sincerely,Respectfully yours,
Cc: and Bcc: (‘carbon copy’ and ‘blind carbon copy’): Copying individuals on an e-mail is a good way to send your message to the main recipient while also sending someone else a copy at the same time. This can be useful if you want to convey the same exact message to more than one person. In professional settings, copying someone else on an e-mail can help get things done, especially if the person receiving the copy is in a supervisory role. For example, copying your boss on an e-mail to a nonresponsive co-worker might prompt the co-worker to respond. Be aware, however, that when you send a message to more than one address using the Cc: field, both the original recipient and all the recipients of the carbon copies can see all the e-mail addresses in the To: and Cc: fields. Each person who receives the message will be able to see the addresses of everyone else who received it.
Blind copying e-mails to a group of people can be useful when you don’t want everyone on the list to have each other’s e-mail addresses. The only recipient address that will be visible to all recipients is the one in the To: field. If you don’t want any of the recipients to see the e-mail addresses in the list, you can put your own address in the To: field and use Bcc: exclusively to address your message to others.
Return emails within the same timeframe you return phone calls. This may not always be realistic but people want to know you’ve received their correspondence.
Take the time to poofread your document before you sent it. Rub the document thru the spell checker and/or the grammer checker. Even simpl tipos will make you look sloppie and damage you’re proffessional credubility.
Use an appropriate font and point size.
DON’T TYPE IN ALL CAPS! IT LOOKS LIKE YOU’RE YELLING AT THE READERS! Remember, if you emphasize everything, you will have emphasized nothing.
don’t type in all lower case. (unless you’re e.e. cummings.) if you violate the rules of English grammar and usage, you make it difficult for the reader to read.
When sending an attachment mention what’s being attached and make sure it’s sent. If you realize you forgot to send it, re-send with an apology
Deliver the news upfront, whether in a subject line or within the first sentence if possible. Very few people have time to read stories.
Think about what you’re writing before you hit the ‘send’ button. Read your message twice and see if the email makes sense. Calm down before responding to a message that offends you.
As much as possible avoid ‘reply all’ when emailing.
Do not send huge attachments with emails. It’s better to upload on a shared network resource and send people a link. That way messages don’t get stuck or clog up business systems
Make sure the proper recipients are on the email and make sure you get the names right (don’t write Keith when you mean Kenneth).
If things become heated, misunderstandings will probably occur. There are times a phone call may be needed to smooth things over.
Keep your message concise. Remember that the view screen in most e-mail programs shows only approximately one half of a hard-copy page. Save longer messages and formal reports for attachments. On the other hand, do not keep your message so short that the reader has no idea what you’re talking about. Include at least a summary (action or information) in the first paragraph of your message.
Remember that e-mail is not necessarily confidential. Some companies will retain the right to monitor employees’ messages. Don’t send anything you wouldn’t be comfortable seeing published in your company’s newsletter (or your community’s newspaper).
Don’t “spam” your readers. Don’t send them unnecessary or frivolous messages. Soon, they’ll quit opening any message from you.
When is email not effective? When:
Your message is long and complicated or requires additional discussion that would best be accomplished face-to-face. For example, if you want feedback from your supervisor on your work or if you are asking your professor a question that requires more than a yes/no answer or simple explanation, you should schedule a meeting instead.
Information is highly confidential. E-mail is NEVER private! Keep in mind that your message could be forwarded on to other people without your knowledge. A backup copy of your e-mail is always stored on a server where it can be easily retrieved by interested parties, even when you have deleted the message and think it is gone forever.
Dealing with Email and Anger (25 minutes): Everyone has received an email that has angered them. Write your responses and save them as drafts. Let some time go by and open the message again and read it carefully and edit it. This does two things. You get to vent, even if it only to yourself. By sending out a revised and calmer email, things are kept on a professional and constructive level. Your message is emotionally charged or the tone of the message could be easily misconstrued. If you would hesitate to say something to someone’s face, do not write it in an e-mail.
Remember, every email you send at work stays at work. So if you send an angry email now, not only will it hurt your working relationships, but it could be used against you in the future.
Emails: Before You Hit Send: https://youtu.be/fq5ahx7kyQI.
In small groups, have students discuss the following scenario and develop solutions:
You are in the middle of a big team project and pressed for time. You receive an email from your manager about an additional work responsibility. Your manager is not an effective writer so it is unclear what he is asking. You are now even more frustrated. On top of the high level of stress you are feeling because of the project you’re working on, you are irritated by your manager’s weak communication skills and his inability to write clearly and concisely. At this point, you have had it with your manager and want to respond to his email accordingly.
In small groups, have students discuss this scenario and develop a series of solutions to ensure that they do not respond to their manager in anger. Have students draft an email that would be an appropriate, professional response.