Electronic Mail method of sending and receiving messages electronically

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E-Mail . . . .
Electronic Mail method of sending and receiving
messages electronically across the Internet.
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E-Mail Uses . . . .
E-mailing potential clients
E-mailing family and friends
E-mailing responses to webmasters
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E-Mail Addresses . . . .

• Username persons account name
• Host name of computer that provides access
• Subdomain company, organization, educational
  institute that owns host computer
• Domain type of institution
• NOTE You will find some variations depending
  upon the service you use.

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E-Mail Etiquette . . . .

• Never include anything in an e-mail that you
  would not say out loud.
• Never send e-mail when you are angry. Do not use
  All CAPS, which is considered shouting.
• Resist the temptation to jump into a flame war.
  Flame is any message that intentionally insults,
  expresses anger toward someone or includes nasty
  language.

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E-Mail Etiquette . . . .

• Make sure the e-mail address is correct.
• Keep the message short and break up long messages
  into paragraphs.
• If you are attaching a file, make sure the
  recipient can read the file format.

Keep your sense of humor.





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Managing E-Mail . . . .

• Check your e-mail daily.
• Keep your e-mail address list up-to-date.
• Clear the In/Out boxes periodically.
• Establish specific folders and organize messages.
• Subscribe/unsubscribe to mailing lists.

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E-Mail Emoticons . . . .
-) Smile, Happy 8-) Smiling with glasses -(
Frown, Sad -0 Surprised look - Wink -D Laughin
g lto Yawn
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E-Mail Abbreviations . . . .
IMHO In my humble/honest opinion FYI For your
information BTW By the way FAQ Frequently asked
questions FWIW For what its worth LOL Laughing
out loud ltggt Grin