What’s the email subject line for?
Oh, should I really publish my pet hates here? Perhaps life is too short to get wound up by little things, but if no-one makes a fuss how will we learn and improve? So, we have created this little corner – a cubby hole – for our little rants that’ll help us blow off steam; then keep them locked away where they won’t bother anyone again…. Hopefully it won’t get too full too quickly!
For my first I’d like to talk about email, in particular the subject field. What is it for and how should it be used? Well, don’t send me anything with the subject line “Hi” or ”FYI” or worse still “Fw: “ if you ever want to communicate seriously with me. (I won’t suggest “Re:” for obvious reasons). Instead, use your brain and give your message an intelligent meaningful subject! Read more…
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