Etiquette Archives

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

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Discount On Vs. Discount Off. Which Is Right?

English can be a pretty versatile language. With the ability to write a given sentence in various ways, it can be hard to know which is grammatically correct. For example, if you find a sale that reduces the price of something, should you say that… 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

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Perfecting a One-Page Business Proposal

Writing a proposal may seem daunting. They are essential to winning new business. There is pressure to create a persuasive pitch that summarizes the value of what you’re offering. The proposal should also show how you can resolve your client’s problems. And all of that… 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

What Is The Meaning Of “In Regard To?”

What Does In Regard To Mean? Let’s discuss the meaning of the phrase “in regard to” or “in regards to.” To put it simply, with regard or in regards to are phrases used to mean regarding, concerning, or interested on the subject of. They are used to connect ideas within sentences. For instance,… continue reading

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Yours Faithfully, Should I Use It?

When finishing an email or snail-mail letter, the closing provides various opportunities. Should you use “Sincerely” or the two-word variant “Sincerely yours?” What about “Yours truly,” where does that feature? Maybe a simple “Thank you” will be sufficient or should you should express your “Warmest… continue reading

Ms., Mrs., Miss or Mx: When to Use Which?

Miss, Ms., Mrs., and Mx. are not interchangeable terms. Addressing someone with the wrong title can be offensive, so it is important to know the difference between these four prefixes. The guide below will describe how they have been used historically and how to use… continue reading

Proper Abbreviation of “Quarter” in Business Communication

The word “quarter” is heard often in the busintess world where a year breaks down into four sections (quarters). Strategies across the entirety of the year are broken into quarters – first, second, third and fourth. A common question we receive from our readers is… continue reading