Annoying E-Mail Habits
SharePosted on 08. May, 2008 by Gallivanter in Career
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.
Marf
May 8th, 2008
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.
tihtahpah
May 8th, 2008
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.
Gallivanter
May 8th, 2008
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.
Monique
May 9th, 2008
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
Gallivanter
May 9th, 2008
Monique Please. I replied on 5th December. Don’t bluff.
Monique
May 9th, 2008
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.
Gallivanter
May 9th, 2008
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.
Monique
May 9th, 2008
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 ?
Gallivanter
May 9th, 2008
Monique Apology accepted.