Email Communication



1. Beware of hidden readers
2. Write as if Mom or the boss is going read it
3. Remain gender neutral
4. Keep harassment and discrimination policies in mind
5. Don't use email to let off steam
6. Control the urge to “flame”
7. Respect other people's time
8. Never reply to spam
9. Do not email the world
10. Copy with care; reply to all with care
11. Don't oversell your message
12. Ask permission before forwarding
13. Be cautious in sending attachments
14. Always use a salutation and signature
15. Beware of the exclamation point
16. Resist the urge to capitalize – Also applies to all lower case letters
17. Use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation
18. Think before requesting a receipt
19. Keep editorial comments to yourself
20. Treat others as you would have them treat you
21. Consider e-mail's limitations
22. Always use a descriptive subject line