This document provides eight tips for more effective email communication: [1] Be clear and concise; [2] Reread your message before sending to check for errors; [3] Copy salient points when replying to avoid confusion; [4] Use specific subject lines to provide context; [5] Be aware messages can't be retrieved once sent; [6] Wait 24 hours if upset before sending to gain perspective; [7] Avoid abbreviations in business emails; [8] Don't forward viral messages or jokes.