Dr. Michael Stachiw
Format International, Inc.

E-Mail Etiquette
 Etiquette – is defined as:
“the conduct or procedure required by good breeding or prescribed by authority to be observed in social or official life”
From www.Webster.com

E-Mail Etiquette
Things to do when sending e-mail:
 Keep emote icons to a minimum; i.e.., :)
 Use spell checking. Most e-mail software packages have spell checking and it can be set to check each message before sending

E-Mail Etiquette

E-Mail Etiquette
Things to do when sending e-mail:
 Zip attached files. Three reasons for this:
 Reduces file size
 Protects against firewalls stripping attachments
 If multiple attached files, makes easier to unpack

E-Mail Etiquette
Things to do when sending e-mail:
Before sending large attachments, send a short message to the recipient informing them of what you are about to do, and wait for their response.
Remember we still have people on dialup

E-Mail Etiquette
Things to do when sending e-mail:
Be sure to complete the subject line of the email, and please do not use the following as subjects:
 Hi
 HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU MY DEAR
FRIEND!!!!

E-Mail Etiquette
Things to do when sending e-mail:
Remember the written word, unlike a conversation, can be interpreted/misinterpreted very easily. Choose your words carefully.

E-Mail Etiquette
Things to do when sending e-mail:
Also, do not capitalize (i.e.., ALL
UPPERCASE) unless you really mean it.
“CALL ME!” is interpreted differently than
“call me.”

E-Mail Etiquette
Things to do when receiving e-mail:
Even if you don’t have time to “fully” respond to an email, be sure to let the sender know you have received it!

E-Mail Etiquette
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Dr. Michael Stachiw
314-428-4102 stachiwma@worldnet.att.net