Email Etiquette for Students

Sydney Dunn discusses email etiquette, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between email and texting. She provides guidelines on email formatting, including the use of emojis, and stresses the need for clear subject lines and openings. The video also covers how to ask clear questions and the importance of polite requests. Finally, it offers tips on closing emails and provides a downloadable email etiquette guide.

What is the main difference between emails and texting?

• Emails should include slang and abbreviations.

• Emails are short and casual.

• Texting is used for professional communication.

• Emails are more formal and structured.

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Which of the following should you avoid using in emails?

• Emojis

• Polite language

• Proper grammar

• Capital letters

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How long should you wait before sending a follow-up email to a teacher?

• One hour

• One week

• One full school day

• Two days

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What should the subject line of an email contain?

• The entire email content

• A short summary of the email body

• A greeting

• The sender's name

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How should you address a female teacher if you are unsure of her marital status?

• Mrs.

• Miss

• Madam

• Ms.

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What is the most important part of an email?

• The subject line

• The opening

• The crystal clear question

• The closing

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What should you include to make your question clear in an email?

• Page numbers, URLs, and screenshots

• Just the question

• A brief statement

• A greeting

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How can you make a request sound more polite in an email?

• By using a question mark

• By using slang

• By using a period

• By using all caps

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What should you include in the closing of an email?

• All of the above

• A thank you note

• Your class subject and period number

• Your first and last name

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Where can you find the one-page email etiquette guide for students?

• In the school library

• In the classroom

• On the teacher's desk

• At sd etiquette.com

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