When it comes to crafting emails, it is vital to understand how to do this effectively. If someone may have a question, you should include in the email this blurb; If you have any questions, let’s discuss this on the phone. Do not use emojis, certain words such as LOL or Obviously. If it was obvious you would not need to include this word. Understand that you should not use all caps, it sounds like you are yelling at them via email. The same should be said for lowercase letters too, you should not write in lowercase.

If work ever becomes too impactful on your life, you should never quit via email or via not showing up. You never know who knows who. This also includes not sharing gossip, it is a bad behavior to pick up. While some emails lack etiquette behavior, it is still useful in communication. As email continues to be used everyday, it is important to understand that it is one of the several tools that should be used to communicate with others.
Social media platforms and face to face are two other tools that should be utilized. Now, you may be wondering how I can cut down on the words I use to communicate with others?
Start with sentences with the subject, use active verb words, and get rid of adjectives and adverbs. When you communicate with others you should act like you are describing something to a 10 year old, using who, what, when, where and why. Although not all need to be used, to effectively communicate one or more should be used.
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