Workplace Email Etiquette

Which is an appropriate reason to send a workplace email?

• To ask a coworker out on a date

• To complain about the boss

• To ask a work schedule question

• All of the above

Which is the best subject line for an email seeking approval for vacation dates?

• Vacation Approval Request

• PLEASE RESPOND

• Vacation Request!!!!!

• June 3-10 Info

Which is a professional closing to use in a workplace email?

• Thx

• Thank you.

• 😊

• Hi Mr. Kim,

Jamal’s supervisor asked him to send her a data file. What should Jamal do before emailing the file?

• Confirm he selected the correct file

• Double-check that the file is attached

• Include a subject line for the email

• All of the above

What should workers do to help prevent cyberattacks on their email accounts?

• Disable antivirus programs

• Change passwords often

• Use their name as the password

• All of the above

In which part of an email should a worker include specific details and explanations?

• Greeting

• Body

• Closing

• All of the above

Which is an appropriate reason to send a workplace email?

• To correspond with another company when applying for a new job

• To deliver upsetting news to a supervisor or coworker.

• To send a meeting announcement

• All of the above

Layla needs a coworker to answer five questions. Which is the best way to ask these questions in an email?

• Ask the questions in a numbered list

• Ask all questions in one paragraph

• Send five separate emails

• Ask four questions in one paragraph and one question in another paragraph

Raj’s supervisor sent an email to 25 workers asking if they wanted to attend the Monday or the Wednesday safety training class. How should Raj reply to this email?

• Respond using the “Reply All” button

• Reply promptly via email to his supervisor only

• Reply to his supervisor in a week

• Email, text, and call his supervisor with his preferred training day

The spellcheck tool will catch every error in an email.

• True

• False