Don’t you just find it bothersome sometimes when your e-mails are not replied? Sometimes, I wonder, don’t they have the time, or can’t they help or just simply don’t know what to say? I think it all boils down to being lazy ass. Come on - it only takes seconds just to reply to an e-mail, even if to say that you got the e-mail and will get back to it. It’s much better than ignoring. Please, don’t be an imbecile.
I know, not all of us are grammar kings, I can accept the casual errors, but that doesn’t mean you can neglect proper e-mail language. Here’s some common sense for you if you feel that your brain is located in your arse - the first word in a sentence should start with a capital letter and try singling out ideas/points into different sentences or paragraphs.
Why do some people dismiss the use of paragraphs? Do you know how important they are? As a rule of thumb, perhaps 4 to 5 sentences in a paragraph. If you feel that one sentence is enough for a paragraph, please smack yourself silly. I’m sure at some point, the smacking would re-awaken your brain (if you have any).
Sometimes, if you think that you’re trying to be funny, the other person reading your e-mail may not know it. E-mails do not channel the tone of your voice. As a rule of thumb, try to avoid jokes and get straight to the point.
Remember, the point of email is to communicate.
A Year Ago
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May 8th, 2008 at 4:39am
I do agree, it is nice to at least know the other person got the email. Although I am guilty of not replying right away sometimes.
I usually use paragraphs in an email to separate different ideas or train of thought. So if I only have one sentence on a topic, then I will have only 1 sentence in that paragraph.
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May 8th, 2008 at 8:11am
had an email last week and some fella was trying to make a point that it was his turn to act on the matter n said that the ball was under your leg …instead of the ball is in your court! hahahahhhaa…
no CHINA -MAN EVER replies my emails at work, i suspect they dont know what i’m talking about.
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May 8th, 2008 at 9:44pm
Marf That style of paragraphing works too, but of course, if the idea takes up more than a string of sentences, it would be a good idea to further break em up.
tihtahpah Ball under your leg? WTF? He probably picked it off at some papaya farm. As for the China man, no comment.
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May 9th, 2008 at 10:08am
Yeah, you know, I just remembered how annoying it was that you did not return an email to me. It was somewhere in the 4 months ago range, and asked a question about adding mp3 files to the page.
Hmmm. Is this to be considered your acknowledgment and apology?? L
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May 9th, 2008 at 7:15pm
Monique Please. I replied on 5th December. Don’t bluff.
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May 9th, 2008 at 8:14pm
Bluff ? I have no need to bluff.
If you replied, it was not to me…. But I get it, save face on your page and all… I accept your apology.
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May 9th, 2008 at 8:24pm
Monique I don’t need to save my face, because I did reply. Don’t blame me if you inserted your e-mail address incorrectly. Check your mail, I forwarded it to you. And I think you owe me an apology.
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May 9th, 2008 at 8:27pm
OUCH ! But you are so correct. And being the woman that I am, I will certainly stand up and say it.
I A P O L O G I Z E.
Am I forgiven ?
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May 9th, 2008 at 8:30pm
Monique Apology accepted.
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