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Have you ever seen how misunderstandings happen over text and other message-based communication platforms? Unfortunately, this tends to happen a lot because you can’t transmit tone over text.
The world of business is also not immune from miscommunication. It would be easier if there were just an email etiquette template to follow, but it’s not that simple. There are a lot of nuances to human communication that you can’t just box into clearly defined categories.
Because of this, it’s important to learn about proper email etiquette. And here’s the thing: you don’t have to be a master conversationalist to do it right. But before looking into the rules, let’s first talk about what it is, to begin with.
Email etiquette pertains to a set of behavior deemed acceptable when sending an email. The biggest misconception that people have is that it only concerns how you “speak” via email. However, it also covers other email standards, such as:
So, how should an email look? Here’s an example:
But there’s not necessarily any standard in this regard. Instead of focusing on how something looks, you should instead focus on ensuring you maintain a certain level of professionalism in your correspondence.
How you interact with your colleagues, superiors, and everyone else in your network will impact your image. So before you do something that goes strongly against email etiquette rules, let’s talk about the various do’s and don’ts.
Still, it would help if you didn’t consider this a complete and comprehensive list. Some points may not apply to your situation.
Focus on the spirit behind every tip that we’ve included in this list. Browse our list of rules, become a master of email etiquette, and make a great impression every time:
Except for a few technology-related concerns, there’s no special way to navigate emails. But when in doubt, just review the professional email etiquette examples that we covered in this article.
Still, don’t think of everything as hard and fast rules. Remember that in the end, email is just another way by which people communicate.
Business email etiquette examples are great as a reference. But ultimately, you should trust your instincts on what’s appropriate.
Today, email is one of the most effective tools in practically every professional industry.
By sending polite and professional emails, it will be much easier to form strong bonds with potential clients, colleagues, and everyone else in the industry.
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