Hello to all!!! Emailing effectively from Leah Johnson

Here are 10 simple steps to writing an effective email...

Step 1: Writing a meaningful subject line

- Accurately describe the content

Step 2: Keep the message focused and readable

- Use standard capitalization and spelling

- Skip lines between paragraphs

- Avoid fancy type faces

Step 3: Avoid attachments

Step 4: Identify yourself clearly

- Name, occupation, and identification information should be in the first few lines

Step 5: Be kind

Step 6: Proofread

- Make your message look professional

Step 7: Don't assume privacy

- Don't send anything over e-mail that you wouldn't want posted for everyone to read.

Step 8: Distinguish between formal and informal situations

Step 9: Respond promptly

Step 10: Show respect and restraint

With these steps you can confidently and successfully email everyone from a friends to your head executive boss.