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Emailing Tips

10 Tips for Writing

Effective Emails 

  1. Know or visualize your audience.
  2. Be specific- leave no questions, but be concise.
  3. Refer to only one subject at a time.
  4. If urgent, use backup voice mail and red flag.
  5. Stick to basic typefaces such as Times New Roman and use white background.
  6. Use conversational tone with proper etiquette and manners.
  7. Avoid “Flaming” – write a draft, walk away, revise and edit.
  8. Upper and lower case should be used in all written forms of communication.
  9. Establish rapport with a salutation and proper closing.
  10. Avoid using acronyms.
 
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