Etiquette Archives

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Better Ways to say “Nice to Meet (or E-Meet) You”

Out of all the pleasantries that can be commonly heard both in the business world and in our daily lives, “it’s nice to meet you” seems to be one of the most popular. In addition to being common, it is also efficient and commonly understood,… continue reading

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Etiquette Guide for Appointment Setting

Setting appointments is an important part of many business processes, such as cold calling in sales. Although the process has changed as businesses adopted more advanced technology and streamlined operations, the foundation of appointment-setting etiquette remains roughly the same. However, there is no comprehensive guide… continue reading

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Email Forwarding Etiquette: How Not to Be Annoying to Others

There are several unspoken rules regarding digital communication, and forwarding etiquette is often expected but needs to be better understood. From knowing if someone can see if you forwarded their email, to knowing how to use BCC, we’ll discuss all the facets of email forwarding.… continue reading

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Another Way To Say “Sorry” In An Email

No one likes making a mistake. It can be frustrating, demoralizing, and even embarrassing when you need to apologize. And sometimes, saying “Sorry” just doesn’t feel like it hits the right mark. If you need a new way to apologize, try on one of these… continue reading

Is It Appropriate To Use Emojis At Work?

Using Emojis In our ever-growing technological world, emojis are something we most likely encounter daily. From laughing faces to crying faces, their little visages are great ways to express exactly how you are feeling. They are so popular that some have even been crowned as… continue reading

Should You Avoid The “I Am Writing” Opening?

Email Introductions For many business professionals, writing emails can often feel like second nature. With the requirement to send out many emails daily, it can be easy to feel like you are repeating the same sentiments in every message. One of the main introduction lines… continue reading

My Sincerest Apologies vs. Apology

We’re here to help you apologize correctly. The terms “my sincerest apologies” and “my sincerest apology” are two common phrases. Which one is correct? Both my apology and my apologies are correct, but they function differently. My apology refers to a specific apology that you made or will make. My apologies expresses… continue reading

How To Respond To A Rejection Email

Even though it may not be ideal, rejection plays a big part in our daily lives. One common form of rejection we can receive is a rejection email. When you receive a rejection email, it can often be tempting to delete it or even write… continue reading

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5 Unique Ways To Say “It’s Nice To Meet You” In Your Writing

Greeting people via emails is the main staple nowadays, making up a large portion of our interpersonal communication. Most people do so with a simple “It’s nice to meet you!” however, it can be rather bland and common. This can especially be troublesome for more… continue reading

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My Convenience or Your Convenience?

Asking someone to contact you at their earliest convenience is a polite way to say, “Contact me soon.” However, sometimes people twist this polite saying into a rather rude alternative. “I’ll contact you at my earliest convenience” has been showing up on answering machines and… continue reading