Let’s be honest. Writing an email is supposed to be an everyday activity for all of us. However when we sit down to write a professional email we freak out! Where do we even start?
No worries TU Tigers! We bring you 6 tips about Email Etiquette, that will help you write professional emails
- How should I start? Begin your email with a proper salutation that shows respect. For example: Good Morning, Greetings etc.
- Take a double look Before you sent it, proofread and meticulously edit your email.
- Don’t Talk too much It’s always best to keep emails short and to the point, they are meant to be a form of quick communication; and also reflects that you care about people’s time by doing so.
- Keep Calm & Don’t Email Angry. Email correspondence lasts forever, if there is an issue that upset you or made you emotional try to calm down and resolve it face to face or over the phone.
- It ain’t right to use buzzwords. Emails should be written in language that’s easy to understand. Don’t use shortcuts or emoticons it will make you look unprofessional.
- Sign-off! Always include a signature that has all you information in it. This way it will make it easier for the recipient to contact you.
Let’s Keep Calm & Reflect Our Best Selves. Every email we write will add or detract from your reputation. Put these tips to use and let’s keep adding Tigers!
By: Dulce Salaverria
