Questions tagged [email]

This tag should be used for questions about writing an e-mail or other correspondence and what problems may arise, for example when thinking about different levels of informality with recipients.

This tag should be used for questions about writing an e-mail or other correspondence and what problems may arise, for example when thinking about different levels of informality with recipients. You should use this tag for example when you have any questions about typical styles of writing used in e-mail conversations or problems with addressing certain topics or people in bigger e-mail conversations.

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Email to request copy of paper

I want to email the author to get the complete paper. He's published a version with proof sketches, but I need the whole proofs. My draft: Subject : Paper Request Dr. ..... I've read your paper entitled ............. and would very much like to…
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What closings can I use to convey friendship but not desire?

I recently received and email from someone regarding potential business. However, a small part of me suspects that they may have an alternate motive for contacting me. Common business closings, such as regards, can come across as a bit stiff. Yet,…
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Email Signature of a Complicated Name

My name is complicated, similar to the following name that I made up. Full name: Man Ka Au Yeung First name: Man Ka Middle name: Last: Au Yeung Man Ka's resume/CV title: Man Ka Au Yeung /MAN-ka/ /OH-yahng/ (first) (last) How can I…
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When I'm replying to emails, what's the best way to acknowledge that I appreciated each point of someone's email?

In many cases, I understand and appreciate what the person is writing (in each sentence), but have little to say in response, even if I really like what the person is saying. So when I have little to say in response, the number of replies I can make…
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How to write a reminder on the day before a meeting?

Me and my professor will meet tomorrow. Since it's been a long time after we last talked about the meeting,I'm thinking about sending her an email reminder. But I'm not sure about how to write this email. Is it okay to say "Shall I meet you tomorrow…
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How do you write a formal email?

What is the web equivalent of formal letters? In this day and age, formal correspondence have all become digital, and it would be helpful to know the proper way. Oh, and please do highlight if there are different styles (the classic American vs…
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Do I need to send an email to say thank you?

I'm not very familiar with English world, and I want to ask a question about Email etiquette. Sometimes I sent an email to someone for help, and got a very helpful reply which completely solved my problem. When I was going to reply him, I found I…
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Feedback on sign-up email announcement

This post is continued at Does this sign-up email announcement sound friendly and conversational? Thanks for signing up for the Tip for Tip beta. We’re really excited about the launch and we wanted to let you know hat you’ll be the first to…
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How do I address email to a group of people, and indicate who should reply?

I'm writing an email to a group of people, and I don't know how to cleanly indicate that: (A) It is primarily for two of those people (the others are receiving the mail as an FYI) (B) I need a response from at least one of the primary two. Typically…
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Does "Let me know if you have any questions." mean "reply only if you have a question"?

Does "Let me know if you have any questions" mean that there is no need to reply unless you have a question? I get informational emails sometimes that end with some form of "Let me know if you have any questions" or "Let me know with any questions",…
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How can I draft a reminder email when I'm not sure if the agreement is still valid and still have it formal?

A couple of months ago, a professor asked me to help him do some research i.e. take a research assistance position online. I was supposed to begin last week, but he has not reached out yet, and at this point I'm not sure if he forgot or changed his…
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How to write a reminder LinkedIn email to a stranger?

I emailed some people on LinkedIn asking them some questions about their expertise. Most of them responded back and asked me to send my questions via email. I did. Now it's been over a week since and no reply yet. How do I write a reminder email…
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