We Asked You
Posted on February 20, 2013
We asked you last week about your top e-mail pet-peeves, and we received so many responses – apparently this is a heated subject! Below are some of your answers.
Bad (Or No) Subject Lines
The absolute worst is getting an email with no subject line. Uh, really? You are that lazy? – Susan
Too Short
Shorthand abbreviations when they are not needed. It’s not Twitter, you have more than 140 characters. Make them count! – Neha @Nehalia
One word responses. Oh the humanity. – Randall @RandallAllDay
Too Long
When emails are too long. if it requires more than 2 short paragraphs, pick up the phone instead. – Preeta @preetweet
Disorganized
When people email multiple times about the same topic – free-thinking emails. Wait until you have all your ideas together. – Stuart @stuartbrazell
Too Casual
Biggest pet peeve: when people write emails ‘liiiiiikkkkkeeeee thissss!!!!!??!!!” – @aTexanAbroad
Individuals not using proper grammar. That’s a big pet peeve of mine. Also not keeping in professional format. – @iHamzaDev
Being overly casual in a work email. Ex. not using a greeting or closing. – Leah @LeahHealth
Too Formal
Bland dialogue for the entire exchange of emails and excessive formality. – Delawar @delawarahmed
Too Urgent
People who use exclamation marks like crazy to show their excitement and ALL CAPS for no reason. – Davina @davinaleefilms
Sending me an email request with a same day ask. If you want/need something same day CALL. – Jim @wilsonj12
“Best” As A Closing?
Closing salutation ‘Best,’ especially as an auto-signature. – Stu @stuloeser
@stuloeser Agreed! “Best” feels dismissive. What instead? – Ben @TweetBenMax
Hmmmm. I’m an “all best” or “all the best” guy. My peeve is without a doubt the “lol” for anyone over 8. – Stefan @stefanfriedman
All Of The Above
Text speak, replying to all, no subject line, long emails when 1/2 paragraphs will do, not attaching required documents. – Mary @Bristolmary
What are your pet peeves? Tell us in the comments below!
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