Email Etiquette

What is email etiquette?

• Expectations for electronic communication.

• The general rules for writing.

• The general rules for online behavior.

Every email should include a subject line.

• True

• False

Which of the following is the correct way to use a greeting in an email?

• Ms. Smith

• Hey Ms. Smith

• Dear Ms. Smith

Why should you avoid bright colors and fancy fonts in an email?

• They are difficult to read

• They are easy to read

• It is actually OK to use these in an email

A subject line should contain _____.

• A detailed description of what the email is about

• One word only

• A brief description of what the email is about

This is the part of the email that contains the message.

• Subject line

• Body

• Closing

Which of the following is the best way to close an email?

• Sincerely

• Later

• Peace out

You should always proofread your email before you send it.

• True

• False

What's wrong with this email?

Dear Ms. Smith,

I will not be in class 2day. Can u let me know what I will be missing?

Sincerely,

Ashley Briggs

• There is nothing wrong with it

• It is impolite

• It contains texting abbreviations

The most important reason to follow email etiquette standards is _____.

• Professionalism

• So you don't get in trouble

• Because the teacher told you to