Yes, I know, everyone gets a bunch of email, but the email you get at work -- it's part of your job to read it. Then they complain that you didn't tell them, or they don't respond when you ask them for information. And the final straw is when they casually say (with some pride) that they are way behind in their email (like several days?) So how else do you communicate with them? If you call them, you get voice mail, and besides, shouldn't it be enough to email them? Do you have to go visit them as well?
2007-03-15 04:48:31 · 5 answers · asked by Corinnique 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Great question! At my job, we are all expected to reply to e-mails within one business day, even if it's to say "I'm working on it." We really do feel that this is part of being on a team together, working toward common goals - this just falls under being courteous. You can also require that the person you're sending to respond immediately - see your IT person for training on this if you aren't sure how. If you go track them down, you're just playing their game. Essentially they've trained you to tell them stuff 2 or 3 different ways. Don't play that game!!! Worst case, ask the worst offender if there is a BEST way to get them to respond to your requests, and then abide by their preference. Snail mail, voice mail, in person, through action items on meeting minutes.....????
2007-03-15 06:10:46 · answer #1 · answered by tracymoo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well... try writing shorter emails. If you explain everything like you did in your question above, I'd have trouble reading your emails too! For example, you could have said:
I realize that everyone receives lots of emails, however it is necessary that I communicate with people at work. The phone hasn't been effective and my emails aren't either. Any suggestions?
Isn't that easier to read? It seems like you are writing just to "write" not writing with the reader in mind. Like people who like to hear their own voice...
What's the point of your email? Put that in the subject line. Before you send your email, re-read it and take out everything that is unnecessary.
2007-03-15 17:39:27 · answer #2 · answered by brassinpocket 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
lol---couldnt tell ya.. at my work thats all we do.. sit right next to each other but instead of talkin to them we email...maybe they're to busy and have other things that are more important--or maybe you should get off your a$$ and physically ask them.
2007-03-15 04:53:45 · answer #3 · answered by Briteblueize20 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know My boss stinks at communication....ugh
2007-03-15 04:52:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know either. it sucks
2007-03-15 06:55:59 · answer #5 · answered by pixel shREdder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋