Some common Email rules

• Read the email before you send.
• Always spell check before you send.
• Be concise and to the point.
• Use a meaningful subject line.
• Respond to emails quickly.
• When replying, answer all questions.
• Use proper spelling, grammar & punctuation.
• Avoid long sentences.
• Consider carefully what you write; as it is a permanent record.
• Use cc: field sparingly
• Avoid abbreviations using U instead of you, for example, is unprofessional
• Be careful with formatting
• When forwarding messages, put your comments at the top of the message
• Do not use email to discuss confidential information
• Do not attach files unnecessarily
• Do not TYPE IN ALL CAPS
• Do not overuse Reply to all
• Do not forward chain letters
• Do not request delivery and read receipts
• Do not forward virus hoaxes and chain letters
• Do not attach large files (over 50K) without getting permission from your recipient first.
• Do not forward personal e-mail to a group without getting the authors permission first.
• Do not type more than 65 characters in a line. E-mail programs will wrap the text as wrong points or not wrap it at all.