Compose Emails That Get Action
“Diamonds are forever. Email comes close.”
—June Kronholz
In This Chapter
- How to communicate properly by email.
- How to avoid misunderstandings in email.
- How to preserve your sanity and your personal space in an avalanche of emails.
Electronic mail, or email, a communication technique that’s barely 40 years old, has become ubiquitous in today’s society. It’s easy to see why; sending an email is much faster and cheaper than mailing a letter. While a phone call must be answered immediately, an email can be put aside, read, and responded to at the recipient’s leisure—resulting in minimal disruptions to everyone’s ...
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