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There's nothing like that "Aw, crap" moment after hitting reply instead of forward, when you're sending the message on to someone the original sender had not intended to recieve it. I've done it and learned early to read my responses and check addresses BEFORE hitting send.
My parents are forwarders .... drives me nuts.
Thank you!
Good article! I'm enjoying your guest blogging here. You always manage to touch home with your insights. I actually try to avoid writing lengthy emails when I'm incredibly sleep-deprived for fear that I'll send something that can be read the wrong way. Like you said, there are no take backs.
A silly story for ya: my roommate had to email her paper to her professor before the midnite deadline. He was a bit of a bully in class. His name was Professor Harden, but she jokingly referred to him as "Professor Hard on." She was rushing to finish it, and hit the send button at 5 minutes to midnite. Then I heard a loud "Oh, crap!" She started her email with "Dear Professor Hardon."
There is something about actually taking the time to put ink to paper and put it in a mailbox that is orders of magnitude more personal than any email.
Great work Ophelia.
;-)
Nice article. Your cautionary tales are important to listen to.
so is this the technology's fault?
people's lifestyle are getting easier now days
i have made so many mistakes with the forward, reply and send button, that i can't even think about it...
Great post, I agree - let's forward it everywhere!
I'm slightly embarrassed to say that i am constantly emailing co-workers that are within speaking distance to me. ouch!
:O)
ophelia
:O) ophelia
Also, an email faux pas cannot be cured with another email. If you send out something nasty, offensive, or just really awkward, you HAVE to pick up the telephone and call the person to apologize. It's the only way you can be sure of communicating your feelings--email (even with the emoticons added) just can't sound sincere. You have to tell the person and let them hear you.
Attention to how your email actually sounds is an are that needs attention.
Then the famous ALL CAPS LIKE YOU ARE YELLING!
Where are the email 101 rules?
Take care,
-Sandra
Imagine a world where you received 50 personal emails a day. Who could
keep up with the paper?
(now that's hand crafted) :O)
It's interesting to now classify the personal letter as a "craft". Of course I love email because its not using paper. The speed, ease of use, just about everything about it. It can also work against the user if they are not careful of what they send. I am for slowing down a bit and taking the time to craft that email so that it is to the point and concise without filler.
And there should be a breathalyzer for those who send emails and IMs while drunk. I have gotten a few of those and after a bit of head scratching I think of how I can put it to good use.
thanks maggy. :O)
Also anyone yet got an answer to my earlier comment that there is an app. about a year old which enables you to blank out email contents after sending - great for sent in error. Can anyone tell us the name ? It was probably featured on TechCrunch or Mash.
look this weekend.
You've made some astute observations in your blog. You're a captivating writer and we wish you more and many! We too, hate
Forwards...apparently not enough else to do.
Best wishes to you and hoping you continue to add your thoughts as articulately as you have here.
:O) ophelia
Email can create fear, but it also increases accountability...