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Rule 1 Answer swiftly - you receive emails that require quick responses. The
golden rule for email is to reply within 24 hours, and preferably within the same
working day. If your response email is complicated, just send an email confirming
receipt and letting them know that you will get back to them. This will ease the
sender's mind!
Rule 2 Use a meaningful subject line - Try to use a subject that is meaningful
to the recipient as well as yourself. For instance, when you send an email about a
Case History, it is better to mention the actual name of the person and project, e.g.
It also makes it easier to search for old emails when the subject line is relevant and
specific to the content of the email.
Rule 3 Dont leave out the message thread Include the original mail in your
reply, in other words click 'Reply', instead of 'New Mail'. We all receive many emails
and we can't remember each individual email. Leaving the thread may take a
fraction longer in download time, but it saves the recipient time looking for the
related emails in their inbox. Remember, emails are not like regular printed
correspondence - the name of the game is to keep it quick and efficient so
include the thread!
Rule 4 Dont abuse the 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.
Sending off irrelevant or unnecessary replies to everyone on the list is just
annoying and confusing. However, if communication is vital between all parties in
an email thread, use the Reply to All to keep everyone in the loop. If you only use
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Reply in such a case, the recipient may have to forward your email to everyone
else, which is frustrating and disjointed.
Rule 5 Read your email before you send it Treat email like any other official
company document. Read it before you send it. Spelling and grammar errors are
just as unfortunate in email as anywhere else in your corporate correspondence.
Look out for potential misunderstandings, the tone, and inappropriate comments;
we use email because it is quick and easy but precisely that quickness may cause
more trouble than you bargained for!
Rule 8 Dont attach unnecessary files know whom to send what, e.g.
Rule 9 Be concise Do not make an email longer than it needs to be. Email is
harder to read than printed communications. A long email can be very
discouraging and can be abandoned before the recipient gets to your final point all
the way down at the bottom. If it has to be long, consider including a synopsis at
the top of the email. Try to keep your sentences to no more than 15-20 words.
Rule 10 Answer all questions and more - Make sure you answer all the
questions and pre-empt new questions in your reply. If you dont answer all the
questions in the original email, youre wasting your own, and your recipients time.
Worse still, you are leaving someone on the other end frustrated. By answering all
questions and pre-empting further inquiries, you are making a great impression
and reflecting thoughtful working style. For example, provide all the information
needed for developing the story.
Rule 11 Use the proper structure and layout Reading from a screen is more
difficult than reading from paper so the structure and layout is very important for
email messages. Make your paragraphs short and use blank lines between each
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paragraph. When making points, number them or separate each point with blank
lines to keep the overview.
Rule 12 Be careful with formatting Remember that when you use formatting
in your emails, the sender might not be able to view formatting, or might see
different fonts than you had intended. 10% of email recipients cannot read html or
rich text email; they can only receive in plain text. So for them, fonts, colors and
other fancy formatting is lost. When using colors, make sure it is easy to read on
the background color you have selected. Remember, monitors vary in color
presentation so what may look good on your monitor may be unreadable when
displayed on another monitor.
Forgetting to Greet
Being too formal.
Being too informal.hey
Forgetting the subject.
Hitting reply all
Forgetting attachments
1. The Subject Line: A short and well thought out Subject is crucial and in some
cases can help to trace in the inbox easily. Keeping your Subject to 5-7 words
that accurately identify the topic and context of your email is imperative.
Always state the reason for writing in the subject line. Include both the
project code. Be specific and concise. , e.g.
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3. Paragraph
Dear Chris,
Taking the time to communicate with clarity is time well spent. Complete,
correctly structured and capitalized sentences that reflect proper grammar and
punctuation are crucial to your message. Typing in all lower case or all caps
does not lend to easy communications and gives the impression you are either
lazy or illiterate. Review and spell-check every message before clicking Send.
Read your e-mail out loud to ensure you are relaying the intended tone.
4. The Closing: Whether it be Thank you for your time!, Sincerely, Look
forward to hearing from you! or Warm regards, use what is consistent with
the tone and objective of your message. By not having a proper closing you
increase the possibility that your email will be perceived as demanding or
curt. Without exception close by including your name to put that final
considerate touch to your emails.
Make the effort to integrate these four essential elements in every email you
send and you will contribute to the perception that you are tech savvy,
courteous and a pleasure to communicate with. When it comes to email its all
about communicating with knowledge, understanding and courtesy!
Useful phrases
1. Dear Madam
Here I forward to you case history with photograph and 10n days ICT CBC classes
and photos ofresidentials held at difference places at Tamilnadu supervise by Mr
Devaraj ICT -DC TN File no
3. Subject: June month two case histories along with seven photos, 10 prayer
request and goal chart
Importance: High
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4. Monthly and ministry report,case history, prayer request, GRTC all to the
month of June-2015.
5. Dear sir,
Here I, am sending the monthly reports of June 2015. Kindly acknowledge this from
the attachment. Thank you so much for your valuable guidance and prayer for the
ministry.
In Christ
Joy BN
6. Respected sir greetings in the name of our lord i am sending the reports
please refer the attachments yours faithfully Raju.R
7. Dear sir, i have attached my reports in this mail. Kindly find the attachment.
A.Anil,
AL-DC
8. Respected Sir Greetings in Jesus Name
Sir Hear I send my Monthly report for the month of June kindly find the attachment
Faithfully Steven P J
9. Dear Sir,
With Christian Greetings and due respect stating that some of the 1st Term field pictures are
hereby attached for the prayers and guidance from you.
Kindly give me guidance for the success of this project work so that God's name would be
glorified and people may also be blessed through the divine service of Seva Bharat.
10.Sir here I am sending Case history & Prayer & Praise points from Raju for May
2015, kindly refer with attachment.