The Dos And Don’ts Of Business Email Etiquette

The Dos and Don’ts of Business Email Etiquette
Few things can tarnish your professional brand quite
like a poorly written, misguided email. Whether
you’re a senior professional or an office newbie, here
are 13 must-remember dos and don’ts of business
email etiquette.
1. Do Pay Attention to The Subject Line
Write a clear, concise subject line that reflects the
body of the email. Avoid subject lines with general
words like, “Hi,” “Touching Base,” or “FYI,” and do not
leave the subject line blank.
2. Do Use a Proper Salutation
“Hi” and “Hey” communicate a lack of professionalism
and maturity. Begin your email with phrases such as
“Good morning,” “Good afternoon,” “Good evening,”
or “Hello.” “Good day” or “Greetings” are other
phrases used frequently in the international arena.
3. Do Use an Introduction. eg. “My name is Sharon
Schweitzer and I am an International Business Expert
writing to you about . . .”
4. Do Know The Culture
5. Don’t Include Humor and Sarcasm
6. Do Double-Check Your Attachments
7. Don’t Hit “Reply All”
8. Do Reply Expediently
Replying within 24 hours is common courtesy. Leave
someone hanging for any longer and you are not
only perceived as rude
9. Don’t Use Emojis
10. Do Protect Privacy
11. Don’t Be Negative
12. Do Proofread
13. Don’t Forget the Conversation Closer
By letting the recipient know that a response isn’t
needed, the email cycle doesn’t continue on in
perpetuity. Close with “No reply necessary,” “Thank
you again,” “See you at the board meeting Tuesday”
or “Please let me know if I may be of further
assistance.” End your email with a closing such as
“Best,” “Best Regards,” “Sincerely,” “Thank you” or
another appropriate phrase

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