More E-mail Tips

Image   Make it readable (and professional). Every message represents you, so use complete sentences and punctuate them. Use the spelling and grammar-checking functions. E-mail messages that are well-written are easier to read, more likely to get a response and can enhance your reputation.

Image   Change the subject line. When you reply (especially in the course of a string of messages), consider editing the subject line to more accurately reflect the content of your reply.

   Don’t mix and match. Resist the temptation to include several subjects ...

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