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4 Email Etiquette Tips to Make You Stand Out

As positive as email is, it’s important to understand proper email etiquette in order to avoid business pitfalls. When we let the rule slide you risk unintended consequences.

4 Email Etiquette Tips to Make You Stand Out

Email etiquette tips

To make sure you never fall afoul of digital communication, here are four things to keep in mind when emailing potential client or customers.

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Avoid using the term “unfortunately” | Email etiquette tip #1

Unfortunately, businesses use this word all the time in emails. It’s a tricky term because it draws a line in the sand. In essence, you’re saying you can’t, and won’t, help.

From a customer service perspective, this is frustrating. You want them to feel heard and cared for. “Unfortunately,” doesn’t accomplish this task. The trick is to say “no” without saying no.

Try and find some sort of win, or at assure them you care and are looking into the matter.

Avoid being rude | Email etiquette tip #2

Regardless of what someone says over email it’s important for you to remain professional.

This doesn’t mean you become a doormat or put up with abuse but there are ways to terminate a conversation without putting your professional reputation on the line.

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Eliminate outdated information | Email etiquette tip #3

I’ve talked about creating a digital business card with your email signature before and while that’s important there’s also the risk of not updating your digital signature and confusing potential customers or clients with outdated information.

Take a quick look at your email signature and update as necessary.

Avoid typos and grammar mistakes | Email etiquette tip #4

Another way to appear unprofessional is to send an email with typos and other errors. Although there is some forgiveness when typing on a mobile device, you risk being seen as lazy or worse.

As harsh as it sounds, an unintended consequence could be your client wonders if you’ll deliver a professional service if you don’t even bother to spellcheck your emails.

For a quick overview of how to catch typos in your own writing, here’s a helpful checklist.

Of course this isn’t an exhaustive list but if nothing else, I hope it will convince you to pay attention to how you come across when you email customers and clients. A little goes a long way.

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As positive as email is, it's important to understand proper email etiquette in order to avoid business pitfalls. There can be unintended consequences when we let the rules slide.
As positive as email is, it's important to understand proper email etiquette in order to avoid business pitfalls. The can be harsh consequences.

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