10 steps to successful emailing

Hence, be careful with attached files, and don’t assume it’s OK to attach one or two megabytes of PowerPoint presentation or graphical images unless doing so clearly is on the agenda of everybody receiving your email.

If in doubt, ask first, and offer to forward the attachments separately to interested parties. This applies even more when writing to mailing lists.

Silence is golden
It may sound obvious, but actually building a track record of not saying something unless it really needs to be said is probably one of the most useful tips.

Avoid joining the ‘me too’ choir at all cost – that would guarantee that the people who count really would classify you as yet another bleating sheep. The more you say, and the more frequently you say it, the less likely it is anybody will pay attention.

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