RULES FOR MAIL

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1. amomipais82
   

   Hi,
   The rules of email etiquette are not "rules" in the sense that I will come after you if you don't follow them. They are guidelines that help avoid mistakes (like offending someone when you don't mean to) and misunderstandings (like being offended when you're not meant to). These core rules of email etiquette help us communicate better via email...
   The rules of email etiquette are not "rules" in the sense that I will come after you if you don't follow them. They are guidelines that help avoid mistakes (like offending someone when you don't mean to) and misunderstandings (like being offended when you're not meant to). These core rules of email etiquette help us communicate better via email.
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   "Re:" is for Replies
   "Re:" means "Reply:" and should only be used in replies.
   Agree About the Format Before Sending an Attachment
   Make sure recipients can open the attachments you send them by agreeing on their format beforehand.
   Always Check the Recipient of a Reply to a List Message
   Don't send personal messages to millions. Double-check where you send your email, especially when you reply to a mailing list message.
   Ask Before You Send Huge Attachments
   Don't clog email systems without permission.
   Avoid "Me Too" Messages
   "Me too" is not enough content, but too much annoyance.
   Avoid Date Misinterpretations in Emails
   I'll see you 020301, right? Here's how to avoid confusion about dates in emails.
   Avoid Embarrassing Emails
   Avoid embarrassing emails by sending them to yourself only (by default).
   Be Careful with Irony in Emails
   No, really! I mean it. Honestly!
   Be Careful with Punctuation Around URLs
   Make sure the links in your emails work. Punctuation around URLs can interfere with that.
   Be Sparing of Exclamation Marks
   One exclamation mark is certainly enough!! This cannot be stressed enough.
   Change a Thread's Subject When the Topic Changes
   Panta rhei, all is flowing. Change occurs to an email thread's topic, and then the email's Subject should change, too.
   Check Other Replies Before Replying on a Mailing List
   New ideas are better ideas. If you read all replies to a particular message on a mailing list before replying yourself, you can avoid repeating something that's already been said.
   Clean Up Emails Before Forwarding Them
   Forwarding emails is a great way of sharing ideas, but make sure the original idea is not hidden in obfuscation.
   Do Away with Titles and Names in Emails
   Dear Ms., Mrs. and Mr. Reader... fortunately, emails can often do without titles and names.
   Do Let People Know Their Mail Has Been Received
   Did the spam filter eat my message? Spare others this nagging question and let them know you got their email.
   Do Not Default to "Reply All"
   "Reply" is good. "Reply to All" is better. Right?
   Don't Forward Hoaxes
   Email hoaxes often contain stories that are intriguing, and sure to irritate. Here's how to spot and stop urban legends.
   Don't Reply to Spam on a Mailing List
   You don't want to be a spammer, do you? Replying to spam that appears on a mailing list may make you look like one, though.
   Email Leaves a Permanent Record
   Everything you mail will be used against you.
   Forward Emails as Attachments Intelligently
   Share emails by forwarding them in a smart and efficient manner.
   Forward Emails as Attachments Without Revealing Addresses
   Share the full message and the full contents in a clean way, but don't disclose other recipient's email addresses.
   How to Catch Typos by Printing Your Emails
   You can often find typos or misplaced commas neither your spell checker nor you yourself catch when proofreading on the screen.
   How to Insert any International or Special Character in Mac OS X
   If you need to type characters nowhere to be found on your keyboard, Mac OS X provides comfortable ways to find and insert them in your emails.
   How to Insert any International or Special Character in Windows
   Do you want to include some French in your emails, spell a name or place properly or discuss old Chinese writings maybe? Here's how to include foreign language characters in your messages using Windows.
   How to Prevent Annoying Thank-You Notices
   End email conversations without unnecessary "Thank You" and "You're welcome" notes that are more annoying than nice.
   How to Quote Original Messages Properly in Replies
   Make your email replies easy to read and understand by quoting in a smart and useful manner.
   How to Separate Multiple Recipients Correctly
   Message for you, you, you, and you. If you send an email to multiple recipients, make sure you enter them correctly.
   How to Write a Good Email Subject
   Do you make these mistakes in your email subjects? (The key to getting your messages read is not to be clever.)
   Keep Emails Short
   Do not intimidate recipients with too much text.
   Keep Your Signature to 5 Lines of Text
   "Signature" is a synonym for brief and unobtrusive — or at least it should be, because overly long signatures in emails are an annoyance.
   Keep Your Subjects Lines Short
   Make sure the recipients can read all of your Subject: lines.
   Know What to Quote in Email Replies
   When you compose a reply email, be careful what to include of the original message � and what not.
   No Need for Street Addresses in Email Signatures
   Come visit me, everybody! Unless you want everybody and the whole world to know where you live, don't include your street address in your email signature.
   Properly Formatted Email Replies for the Lazy
   Do you think quoting original text in your email replies perfectly is a lot of work? Don't let the '>' intimidate you! Here's a very comfortable, relaxed, quick and still clean and compatible way to reply properly.

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