How Do You Use Proper Business Email Etiquette?
Email may be a fast and efficient way to keep in touch with colleagues but incorrect usage is not only unprofessional, it may cost you your job. Here are some tips for professional email etiquette. We are all familiar with the benefits of email correspondence but do not make common mistakes that can have detrimental results. The lack of formality is a most common error. Regardless of the medium of communication, certain etiquette is essential. Begin by addressing the email to the recipient using proper title i.e. Dear Mr. Mrs. Ms. Miss. Dr. etc. If the email is being delivered to multiple recipients, you can substitute Dear Gentleman, Ladies, Sirs, (Company Name) Personnel, etc. Skip one line and enter your contents i.e. the information statement for which the article is addressing. This should never contain slang, profanity, nudity, sarcasm, jokes, degradation of an individual, or any other information that can be construed as insulting to anyone regardless if they are receiving the e
