{"id":3365,"date":"2014-01-16T09:00:01","date_gmt":"2014-01-16T14:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/?p=3365"},"modified":"2014-08-06T13:29:00","modified_gmt":"2014-08-06T17:29:00","slug":"netiquette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/netiquette\/","title":{"rendered":"Netiquette"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What is netiquette? Netiquette is the etiquette for using technology related to the Internet, which governs what is socially acceptable or not.\u00a0 This word is a combination of the words n<\/strong>et + etiquette<\/strong> = netiquette<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

There are many aspects of netiquette we could talk about, such as, not sitting too long at a public computer when someone else is waiting to use it, acceptable rules for posting and sharing information and photos in the public sphere, and so on, but today I am going to focus on email netiquette.<\/p>\n

Below I have listed some email netiquette rules I have gathered that apply in the English-speaking world (and beyond). If you would like to know more about netiquette after reading these, take a listen to this radio show<\/a> about this topic. It is a great listening-comprehension exercise.<\/p>\n

Email netiquette<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Introductions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Always write a subject line for your emails and try to make that subject line short and clear.
\nExample: The 2:00pm meeting<\/p>\n

Always introduce yourself when you are emailing someone for the first time.
\nExample: Hello. My name is Gabriele and I work for Transparent Language. I am emailing to ask you a few questions.<\/p>\n

Use appropriate language:<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is best to write an email similar to how you would write a letter. Do not write an email like how you would write a text.
\nGood example: Will you be available to meet at 2:00pm today?
\nBad example: will u b able to meet at 2 today<\/p>\n

Be careful about using emoticons :). Only use these with people you know well.<\/p>\n

Don’t use ALL CAPITAL LETTERS. This is the written equivalent to shouting or screaming at someone.<\/p>\n

Be brief:<\/strong><\/p>\n

If your message is short, people will be more likely to read it.<\/p>\n

Be selective:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Be careful of what information you put in an email. Information on the Internet is very public, and can be seen by many people whether you like it or not.<\/p>\n

Consider others:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forward email messages you receive from others (that contain personal information) without the permission of the sender.<\/p>\n

Be careful when you reply to an email to make sure you are replying to who you want to. This is the difference between clicking \u2018reply\u2019 and \u2018reply all\u2019.<\/p>\n

Do not send SPAM or unwanted advertising email. This is considered \u2018junk mail\u2019 by most people.<\/p>\n

Do you have any other netiquette rules you can add to this list? If so please share them in the comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"

What is netiquette? Netiquette is the etiquette for using technology related to the Internet, which governs what is socially acceptable or not.\u00a0 This word is a combination of the words net + etiquette = netiquette. There are many aspects of netiquette we could talk about, such as, not sitting too long at a public…<\/p>\n

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