Mastering Professional Email Etiquette

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Mastering Professional Email Etiquette

Learn best practices and strategies to enhance your email


communication skills in a professional environment.
Learning Objectives Of This Session

 Importance of Email Etiquette


 Key Components of Professional Emails
 Common Email Mistakes to Avoid
 Structure of a Professional Email
The Importance of Email Etiquette
Enhancing Communication and Professionalism in the Workplace

 Promotes Clear Communication


Effective email etiquette ensures messages are understood, reducing
miscommunication.
 Reduces Workplace Burnout
Statistics show 60% of workers feel burnout from poor email practices, highlighting the
need for etiquette.
 Builds Trust
Proper email etiquette fosters respect and reliability, strengthening team
relationships.
 Enhances Professional Image
Adhering to email etiquette elevates one’s professional standing and credibility in
the workplace.
Best Practices for Email Structure
Key Components of Professional Emails
 Subject Line
Craft clear and engaging subject lines to capture attention and convey purpose
 Salutation
Use appropriate greetings such as Hi [Name] or Dear [Name] to establish
rapport.
 Introduction
Introduce yourself and clearly state the purpose of your email right away

 Body
Keep the email body organized and focused. Use short paragraphs and
bullet points for clarity, ensuring key information stands out.

 Signature
Include your contact information in the signature. This provides recipients
with easy access to your details for follow-up.
EMAIL BEST PRACTICES
Common Email Mistakes to Avoid

 Inappropriate timing
Be mindful of recipients' schedules to ensure timely and relevant
communication.
 Using informal language
Maintain professionalism by avoiding slang or casual expressions.
 Overusing CC
Avoid cluttering inboxes; use CC judiciously to keep communication clear.

 Failing to proofread
Errors can damage credibility; always review your email before sending.
Mastering Professional Email Etiquette
QUIZ TIME

START GAME
ANSWER

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Q1.What's the name of the program or service that lets you view e-mail
messages

Outlook Express Web browser

E-mail clients The Tardis


ANSWER

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Q2.Which of the following is considered to be poor e-mail etiquette?

Keeping the message personal Using a clear subject line.

Responding to messages as soon as Responding to messages as soon as


possible possible
ANSWER

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Q3.How should the tone of a professional email message be?

Casual – the tone you use with your


Formal
friends

"Yo, dude! Whassup?" Conversational


ANSWER

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Q4.Which is the most important thing I should do with every email?

Have a nice greeting: Hi, Hello, Good


All of the above
Morning
Spell check, use full sentence structure and Have a proper sign off: Thank you,
proper grammar Sincerely
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Q5.The best way to make several points in an email is

Use lists w/ bullets or #s Include all points in the last paragraph

Put it on a banner and rent an air plane to Include all points in the first paragraph
fly over the office
Mastering Professional Email Etiquette
Engaging Discussion on Email Etiquette and Best Practices

Email Etiquette Q&A


THANK YOU

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