email habits

I don't like to say too much in an email. I try to remember "Don't put in an email what you don't want to see in the newspaper" when writing my email. I also don't like it when people send an email with too many words to get across a simple point or concept.

Also, email that you send can be forwarded to others.

Don't assume it will only ever be read by the intended recipient.

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I don't like to say too much in an email. I try to remember "Don't put in an email what you don't want to see in the newspaper" when writing my email. I also don't like it when people send an email with too many words to get across a simple point or concept.

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These are separate to me. I always thought of it as "don't put in an email what you wouldn't want taped to your parents front door" but it's the same idea. I agree with trying to stick to the point and not trying not to use too many words. I don't consider that too much of a problem though unless the excessive wordings make it hard to read and understand the email.