The document provides tips for proper email etiquette. Some key points include using proper grammar, punctuation and spelling; keeping messages short and to the point; being careful what you write since emails are not private and can be shared widely; and using a courteous tone. It also recommends caution with emails from unknown senders to avoid viruses, and to only use school email addresses for school-related messages.

1. Email Etiquette
Doing what is right is never wrong!

2. Use Real Words and
Sentences
• LOL and OMG is for texting.
• Use real words, sentences and punctuation.
• Also, do not forget to use spell check before
pressing the send button.

3. Keep Messages Short
• No one likes to spend a lot of time reading.
• Keep email short and to the point!

4. Use Proper Sentence Structure
• TYPING IN CAPITAL LETTERS IS CONSIDERED
SHOUTING
typing in all lower case without punctuation looks
lame lazyandlaughable
Use proper sentence structure when composing an
email.

5. If You Will Not Say It To Their
Face
• Do not say it.
• Email is not the place to write about
embarrassing or hurtful things.
• If you have a problem with someone
go and talk to that person.

6. Nothing Is Private On The Internet
• Once you press send, everything you say in an
email becomes public domain.
• You have no say over what happens to it, who it
is sent to, or who
will print it out!
• There are laws that will affect you if you send
hurtful or harmful things over the Internet.
• Think before you press send!

7. Be Creative With The Subject Line
• Tell your audience what you are emailing
them about on the subject line.
The subject line is like the title of a book.

8. If You Send This To 100 People
• You will not receive a $100, answered prayers, a
blessing, a free tv, computer, or video game.
You will receive lots of spam
and hate mail from
your friends for
spamming them.
Also, please do not forward cute or funny things to
teachers.

9. I Cannot Tell If You Are Mad Or Not!
• Most people cannot tell if you are making a
joke or being mean (unless you make a
quote saying “This is a joke”)
• Keep the tone of your email light
Remember if you will not say it to their face
don’t say it in an email.
Start your email with a courteous greeting
and closing.

10. Never Open An Email
From Someone You Do
Not Know
• This is the easiest way for hackers to get a
virus on your computer.
• Also, do not open an attachment from one of
your friends if it looks funny. Open a new
message (do not press reply) and ask them if
they sent it. Hackers can sometimes get your
friend’s mail and pretend to be them.

11. Junk Mail
• When you get junk mail, mark it
so you do not get more.
• Check your junk mail folder from time to time;
something you want might be there.

12. School Stuff Only
• Your go.lisd.net email is for school use only.
• Personal email should be sent using a private
email address.
• Remember school is your business!!