Email Etiquette

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What is a greeting in an email?

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A greeting is a polite way to start an email, such as 'Good morning,' or 'Hello.'

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Why is it important to include greetings and closings in emails?

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Including greetings and closings makes the email more polite and professional.

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What is a subject line in an email?

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The subject line is a brief summary of the email's content, helping the recipient understand the purpose of the email.

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What should you do if you don't know how to address a female teacher?

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Use 'Ms.' as a respectful way to address her.

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True or False: Emojis are appropriate in emails to teachers.

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False. Emojis are generally considered unprofessional in formal emails.

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What is the purpose of a closing in an email?

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A closing is used to politely end the email, such as 'Sincerely,' or 'Best regards.'

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What is an example of an inappropriate subject line?

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An inappropriate subject line is 'ANSWER ME NOW!!!! >:-( ' because it is demanding and unprofessional.

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What does it mean to write an email like a text message?

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It means to use informal language, abbreviations, and omit important parts like greetings and closings.

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What is the difference between 'Ms.' and 'Mrs.'?

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'Ms.' is used for women regardless of marital status, while 'Mrs.' is used for married women.

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Why should you avoid using all capital letters in an email?

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Using all capital letters can be interpreted as shouting and is considered rude.