Email Etiquette 101: Mastering Professional Communication

Email is still the gold standard for internal and external collaboration.

The text suggests that proper email etiquette reflects the type of employee you are.

Implementing best practices for email etiquette may benefit companies in terms of efficiency.

Email etiquette guidelines do not dictate what’s appropriate when sending a message to a prospect, business partner, coworker, manager, or acquaintance.

It is not important to proofread your email carefully.

Using a non-standard font is considered appropriate for business emails.

The text states that companies may not benefit from implementing best practices for email etiquette in terms of professionalism.

Email etiquette does not help in avoiding miscommunications and mistakes.

The statement 'Xoxo' is considered a suitable informal signoff for professional emails.

A formal signoff like 'Sincerely' is viewed as outdated.

Including social media icons in an email signature is not recommended.

A reserved tone in an email should be matched with a formal signoff.

It is advisable to include a lengthy call to action in an email signature.

The email signature should typically include only the name, job title, company website, and phone number.

Using 'Regards' as an informal signoff is considered too unfriendly.

The social media icons in an email signature can appear in any location.

Including 'Enjoy the weekend' as an informal signoff is suitable for a professional email.

Using positive words like 'opportunities' and 'challenges' is encouraged in professional communication.

Humor should be used freely in professional emails to lighten the tone.

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Using emojis in email communication is generally recommended to convey emotions.

The right email sign-off has no impact on the recipient's impression.

It is important to know the difference between 'there/they’re/their' in written communication.

Using adjectives that convey negativity is recommended in professional communication.

Adding humor to an email is safe as long as the sender finds it funny.