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Eric on Aug 29

If you are tired of getting your email lost in other people’s inboxes and looking to use alternative correspondence, this article is for you.

How to write impactful emails

<ul><li>perfect formal phrase, a classic</li><li>genuine &amp; comes from the heart</li><li>says thank you</li><li>a beginning line</li></ul>

1. It’s great to hear from you

<ul><li>top performers ask for advice rather than feedback</li><li>flatters &amp; butters up the person you're emailing</li><li>but polite &amp; respectful too</li><li>helps improve your performance</li></ul>

2. I’m eager to get your expertise on [insert topic]

<ul><li>a phrase that congratulates or signifies your appreciation for their personal activity</li><li>great way to win the favour of the recipient</li><li>an excellent way to deepen a relationship</li><li>helps you grow relationships with your colleagues</li></ul>

3. I loved your recent [insert activity]

<ul><li>use when you haven’t seen someone in a while and hope to continue to grow the relationship</li><li>add details to this phrase on why it was great to see them</li><li>don’t assume that the other person remembers seeing you</li><li>helps you connect with colleagues you have lost touch with</li></ul>

4. It was great to see you [insert where]

<ul><li>you see something that reminds you of someone in a positive way, you should send that energy out into the world and share those thoughts with the other person</li><li>don't be afraid to share what you are thinking</li><li>it works because you make work more personal and less formal</li><li>everyone loves to hear that other people are thinking about them</li></ul>

5. This [article or photo] made me think of you

<ul><li>a twist on the “I hope you had a good weekend.”</li><li>goes into your curiosity about how their day is going</li><li>better than, “how are you?”</li></ul>

6. I hope today is treating you well

<ul><li>works when you are emailing the other person, and they responded within 24 hours</li><li>thanking the other person that they made you a priority should not go unnoticed</li><li>if your colleagues work/live in a different time zone, this shows how grateful you are for their time and input</li><li>colleagues like to work with others who are humble and thankful</li></ul>

7. Thank you for your quick response

Ensure your emails get read and you become known as a good person with good email correspondence etiquette. Intelligent people have mastered phrases that make sure their emails are returned.

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Smart people at work compose emails differently. This article will walk through formal and informal phrases that work when you are writing emails at work.

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Smart People Compose Emails at Work Using These 7 Phrases

It only takes a tiny bit more effort to turn a vague compliment into something that can make someone&#39;s day.

<ol><li>Use their name. When giving out a compliment with their name on it, it feels like your making them worth your time because of the emphasis on their name.</li><li>Make the compliment as specific as possible. Giving out half-hearted compliments like "Good Job" or "Nice shirt" does not have the same effect as "Maria, you've done a lot of great work today. You should be proud of yourself."&nbsp;</li><li>Stick around for the answer. If you have the time and the desire to see the sparkle in someone's eyes after giving them a great compliment, try to stick around for a little more conversation.</li></ol>

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Want an easy way to brighten another person’s day? Offer them specific, heartfelt praise, says educator Cheryl Ferguson.

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The first thing that the recipient of the email sees is the subject line, therefore it is critical that the subject clearly states the purpose of the email and what is needed to be done with it.
Military personnel use these keywords to prioritize and categorize:
<ul>
<li>ACTION - compulsory for the recipient to take action</li>
<li>SIGN - requires the signature of the recipient</li>
<li>INFO - for informational purposes only, no action required</li>
<li>DECISION - requires a decision of the recipient</li>
<li>REQUEST - seeks permission or approval</li>
<li>COORD - coordination by or with the recipient is needed</li>
</ul>

Subjects With Keywords

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Military professionals begin their emails with a brief, staccato statement that states the purpose of the email and the action required, this is called their &quot;BLUF&quot; or Bottom Line Up Front.
An effective BLUF distills the most important information. It helps the reader or the recipient digest the content quickly since it answers the five Ws: who, what, when, where, and why.

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF)

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<li>Try to fit all content in one pane. This lessens scrolling down. If in cases where more information is required, list them in bullet points so that the recipient can get a quicker grasp of the message.</li>
<li>Link attachments instead of attaching files. This ensures that they will be given the most recent version of the file, and secures the credentials of the person allowed to see the file.</li>
</ol>

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Research shows that about 60% to 80% of our in-person communication is non-verbal, such as pacing, pauses, gestures, and tone. All these cues bring energy and an emotional touch to our message. <ul><li>In the digital world, non-verbal language is expressed by punctuation and the use of emojis. </li><li>Other signals will include greetings - if you include a"Hello" or just jump in, and how you end your message.</li><li>In written exchanges, the timing of your response can cause anxiety. If you delay your answer, it may seem like a lack of interest.</li></ul>

Digital body language

Video calls have their own problems. <ul><li>In group calls, people could be asked to raise their hands before speaking or a moderator can ensure people stay on topic.</li><li>It is not advisable to multitask during these calls or to allow yourself to be distracted. It is very obvious if you are busy looking down at your computer.&nbsp;</li><li>If you know there will be an interruption, such as an incoming phone call, it's more considerate to warn people in advance or to put a message in the chatbox.</li></ul>

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In all your interactions, remain conscious of two factors: trust and power. <ul><li>A manager should consider whether their brevity is regarded as efficient or as a general lack of interest.</li><li>We should be careful to express our appreciation. A handshake or smile used to give us those signals, but our gratitude is less evident in online communication. A simple remedy is to send a follow-up email after a virtual meeting to express that you valued someone's role or input.</li></ul>

Trust and power

Online, as in real-life, it's not just what you say – but how you say it.

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Eric on Aug 29

How to write impactful emails

Smart People Compose Emails at Work Using These 7 Phrases