Email Etiquette

A general set of expectations regarding how people should communicate when sending electronic mail.

• Email etiquette

• Netiquette

• Conventions

• Manners

Which of the following should be included in the subject line?

• Name

• Class Period

• Topic

• All of the them

Which of the following is an appropriate salutation (greeting) for a teacher?

• Mr. Smith

• Yo, Mr. Smith

• Dear Mr. Smith,

• How ya doin' Mr. Smith?

Why should you not use all caps in an email?

• It's actually OK to use all caps

• It looks like you are shouting

• It looks like you don't know how to type

• It looks like you are whispering

Why should you not email a teacher when you are angry?

• You might say something you will regret

• You are not thinking clearly

• Your words may be read differently than they are heard

• All of the above

What are two things you should never do in an email?

• Thank the reader and tell them to have a nice day

• Use a subject line and a salutation

• Blaming and making excuses

• Using a salutation and a closing

Which of the following is the best closing?

• See ya later

• Sincerely,

• Bye

• None of the them

Why should you avoid the use of "you" in emails to your teacher?

• There is no reason why you should avoid it

• It can put them on the defensive

• It can be perceived as self-centered

• It can put them on the offensive

It is OK to ask for extra credit in an email

• True

• False

How long should you give your teacher to respond to your email before emailing again?

• 24 hours

• 1 hour

• 15 minutes

• A week