Email Basics & Tips

How is traditional mail different than email?

• Traditional mail is faster.

• Traditional mail uses the @ sign.

• Email is sealed in an envelope and uses a stamp.

• Email is faster and is sent electronically.

Which is NOT a common feature of an email

• Message pane

• Spam folder

• Compose pane

• Subject

What is an appropriate GREETING when sending an email to your teacher?

• Dear Mr. Summerfield,

• Hey Mr. Schulze,

• What's up Athena,

• Varela,

Which is the best SUBJECT when asking for homework help?

• I was wondering if you could answer a question about our homework assignment

• HELP

• How are you?

• Homework question

How would you phrase the question to your teacher?

• You must answer my questions!

• Would you please explain number 5 again?

• I don't understand any of this assignment!

• What's up with number 5! It is so confusing.

Why should you review an email before sending?

• So you don't appear to eager.

• To make sure the email of the receiver is correct.

• So you are finished with your dinner first.

• To check spelling and grammar.

Why should you limit the use of text formatting in an email?

• Difficult to read

• They look beautiful and swirly

• Looks unprofessional

• Bolder highlights better

Why should you avoid using all capitals in an email?

• It is too easy to read.

• People might think you are being silly.

• People might think you are shouting and angry.

• YOU SHOULD ALWAYS TYPE USING ALL CAPS!!!

If you see Fwd: Fwd: Fwd with a lot of people copied on the email, what should you do?

• Don't forward the email.

• Forward the email to 10 of your friends.

• Open the email and click on any links.

• Delete the email.

What is SPAM email?

• The same as Phishing

• A chain email with a virus

• Junk email - trying to sell something

• Something in a can you eat