Email etiquette refers to principles for appropriate email behavior. It depends on the recipient, as etiquette varies between friends, customers, bosses, and subordinates. Basic email etiquette rules for the workplace include using a professional email address and signature, a clear subject line, proper grammar and brevity, and avoiding unnecessary attachments or forwarding of emails. Following email etiquette helps convey professionalism, efficiency, and security.
Email etiquette refers to principles for appropriate email behavior. It depends on the recipient, as etiquette varies between friends, customers, bosses, and subordinates. Basic email etiquette rules for the workplace include using a professional email address and signature, a clear subject line, proper grammar and brevity, and avoiding unnecessary attachments or forwarding of emails. Following email etiquette helps convey professionalism, efficiency, and security.
Email etiquette refers to principles for appropriate email behavior. It depends on the recipient, as etiquette varies between friends, customers, bosses, and subordinates. Basic email etiquette rules for the workplace include using a professional email address and signature, a clear subject line, proper grammar and brevity, and avoiding unnecessary attachments or forwarding of emails. Following email etiquette helps convey professionalism, efficiency, and security.
Email etiquette refers to principles for appropriate email behavior. It depends on the recipient, as etiquette varies between friends, customers, bosses, and subordinates. Basic email etiquette rules for the workplace include using a professional email address and signature, a clear subject line, proper grammar and brevity, and avoiding unnecessary attachments or forwarding of emails. Following email etiquette helps convey professionalism, efficiency, and security.
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Prepared by: Zia rahman Safi
What is etiquette? ◦ The rules which indicate the “correct” way to behave in a certain time and place.
◦ Basically They are the rules or expectations for
appropriate behavior in a certain situation.
Ex: business etiquette, class room etiquette, email
etiquette, work/office etiquette etc Email etiquette refers to the principles of behavior that one should use when writing or answering email messages. It is also known as the code of conduct for email communication.
Email etiquette depends upon to whom we are
writing- Friends & Relatives, Partners, Customers, Superior or Subordinates. Professionalism: by using proper email language your company will convey a professional image.
Efficiency: emails that get to the point are much more
effective than poorly worded emails.
security: employee awareness of email risks will protect
your company from costly lawsuits. Basic Email Etiquette Rules of work place Always use subject line: It informs recipient what the email is about. Use a professional email address: If you work for a company, you should use your company email address. Know your internal policies
Briefly introduce yourself
Do not use email to discuss confidential
information. Use proper spelling, grammar & punctuation.
Do not write in ALL CAPITALS
Do not attach unnecessary files: Wherever possible try to compress attachments and only send attachments when they are productive.
Use proper structure & layout
Only discuss public matters
Try to keep the email brief
Keep language gender neutral
Use active instead of passive
Double-check that you've selected the
correct recipient
Read the email before you send it
Don't email when you are angry
Do not use shortcuts: use full form of the words
Do not Forward unnecessary/unrelated Emails
Avoid irrelevant information: It can confuse your reader.
Do not overuse Reply to All: Only use Reply to all if
you really need your message to be seen by each person who received the original message.
Do not use abbreviations: In business emails, do not
use abbreviations such as Plz (please), BTW (by the way) and LOL (laugh out loud). Complementary Closings: Below table shows some complementary closings for various circumstances.