Best Practices for Effective E- mail
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Build Knowledge of E-mail
Etiquette
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Only use when best communication
Avoid e-mail wars
Avoid using e-mail to “hide” or avoid conflict
Never put in e-mail what you wouldn’t say directly to the person
Use bullets
Descriptive subject line- write ACTION when action is required of recipient
Be conscious of e-mail tone
Be careful of using all caps, exclamations
Spell check
Never send e-mail when angry
Using the classroom laptops and desktops, compose and send e-mails to your marketing teacher for the following situations:
1) You received a bad grade in a class and want to schedule a time to discuss the grade with the teacher.
2) You want to ask for Friday night off from work and need to send an e-mail to your supervisor
3) You need to meet with a classmate to complete a marketing project, but feel they are not pulling their weight. Send an e-mail detailing your agenda for the next time you work together.