[Ron Curry]

One of the primary reasons for creating this site is how many folks do not seem to care how they will be perceived. I have decided it is that they must not care because there are tons of resources online to give you the basics if you look for them and take the time to read them. They take no care in the choice of words used, or how the content of their email will reflect on them or be perceived by the other side. Also, judging by the reaction of some folks who have been sent to this site, (rather than admit they were participating in a medium they did not yet totally understand, they have hissy-fits and send flames and make threats) some onliners seem to not want to improve themselves or make the effort to learn the necessary skills to be perceived favorably.

To make boastful claims of their self-importance and claim they have the "right" to say and treat others any way they like further solidifies the reason they were probably pointed this way in the first place. So, if you are one of those who do care, one of those who can put your ego on the shelf for a moment and realize we all make mistakes, have more to learn or who up until now have underestimated the importance of these issues - read on. ;-)

Always start your email with Hello, Hi, Dear or whatever works for you.


When you make a phone call you always say Hello to the person who picks up the phone. A little idle chit-chat asking how the other person is, what is new, etc. then entails. I am not suggesting that you have paragraphs of senseless chit-chat before you get to your point, just that you simply show some interest and courtesy to the person on the other side. You may think doing so to be trivial or time-wasting online, however, this is how a civilized society communicates with one another and how relationships are built. Doing so will also make the recipient look forward to seeing your name in their in box. To just blurt out your demands or questions without a greeting comes off as demanding. Feel free to use a greeting that reflects your personality.
You want to think of your email as a serious communication tool, not an excuse to forget about being courteous or friendly. To insinuate you are better than others or that your time is too valuable to spend on the formalities mentioned here is to be perceived as not having consideration for the human being on the other end of the pipeline.


As a courtesy to your fellow Netizens, mind your manners and be nice.