Blog 2- February

Junk Mail

We've all been hit with it- those annoying emails that 1) sit in our inbox, collecting dust for weeks, 2) kill brain cells when we actually do take the time to read them, or 3) cause us to perpetuate the cycle and forward them on.

Now don't get me wrong, sometimes the information we choose to send on is pertinent, but usually by the time I receive the email, we've moved on to a new topic. Or worse, I actually think the forward you sent me is funny, and I send it on to someone else (reference to Michael Scott, King of Forwards).

Either way, these are not the most efficient ways of communicating professionally, especially via email.

When sending professional emails, make sure to follow "Netiquette." A cheeky, fun term to refer to a set of practices to make internet communication helpful to everyone. There are plenty of do's and don'ts concerning emails, but some of the basics include-

• Be brief 
• Make sure information is relevant to recipients
• Include necessary contact information
• Use professional language
• Don't send mass emails

As you can see, it's not hard to do, and trust me, your contact list will appreciate it!

Sincerely,
Mercedes Maness

PS- I'll just leave this here for your entertainment Michael Scott, King of Forwards