Question

after you read
a check your understanding.

1. name three rules to follow when composing an email.
2. name three rules to follow when sending an email.
3. why do you think proper email etiquette is important? can you think of any rules that the article left out? what are they?

b build your vocabulary.

1. look for the words from the chart in the reading and underline them.
2. write a definition or synonym for each word. then write an antonym, a word with the opposite meaning. use a dictionary or thesaurus if necessary.

word synonym antonym

1. innovative new, modern old - fashioned
2. savvy
3. proper
4. vague
5. respectful
6. private
7. timely
8. work in a small group. read the sentences with the words in the reading. then use the antonyms to write related sentences with the opposite meaning. for example:

sentence from the reading: \innovative forms of electronic communication, such as text messaging and tweeting... are becoming more popular...\
your sentence: these days, handwritten letters are an old - fashioned method of communication.
c summarize the reading. work with a partner and take turns restating the main points. then work together to write a summary. try to use the vocabulary in exercise b. include the following topics:

1. importance of email etiquette
2. etiquette for composing an email
3. etiquette for sending and forwarding an email

Explanation:

1. When composing an email: Use a clear subject line, be concise, and use proper grammar and spelling.
2. When sending an email: Double - check recipients, add attachments if needed, and consider the timing.
3. Proper email etiquette is important as it affects professional image and communication effectiveness. An example of a rule the article might have left out is to avoid using all - caps.

For vocabulary:
2.

• Savvy: Synonym - intelligent, Antonym - naive
• Proper: Synonym - appropriate, Antonym - inappropriate
• Vague: Synonym - unclear, Antonym - clear
• Respectful: Synonym - polite, Antonym - disrespectful
• Private: Synonym - personal, Antonym - public
• Timely: Synonym - prompt, Antonym - untimely

1. Example sentences:

• Savvy: He is an intelligent investor. Naive: She is a naive young girl.
• Proper: It was an appropriate response. Inappropriate: His behavior was inappropriate.
• Vague: His explanation was unclear. Clear: Her instructions were clear.
• Respectful: They were polite to the elders. Disrespectful: The kids were disrespectful to the teacher.
• Private: It's a personal matter. Public: The event was a public one.
• Timely: The help was prompt. Untimely: His arrival was untimely.

For the summary: Email etiquette is crucial for maintaining good communication and a professional image. When composing, use a clear subject, be concise, and have proper grammar. When sending/forwarding, check recipients, attachments, and timing.

Answer:

1. Use a clear subject line, be concise, use proper grammar and spelling.
2. Double - check recipients, add attachments if needed, consider the timing.
3. Affects professional image and communication effectiveness. Rule left out: avoid all - caps.

2.

• Savvy: intelligent, naive
• Proper: appropriate, inappropriate
• Vague: unclear, clear
• Respectful: polite, disrespectful
• Private: personal, public
• Timely: prompt, untimely

1. See above example sentences.

Summary: Email etiquette is important for communication and image. Composing and sending/forwarding have specific etiquette rules.