Strengths and Weaknesses of Email
While email is a useful tool, it can sometimes be misunderstood.
Useful Tips
Be careful with the tone of your message.
It is easy for readers to interpret your message differently than what you meant. In particular, it's easy to read anger into a message, when none was intended. Remember, there is no body language, or tone of voice to give the reader clues.
Jokes and sarcastic remarks are frequently misunderstood.
You may want to include symbols or emojis to point out your attempts at humor. The standard smiley :) is the most frequently used symbol to convey humor.
More Tips about Email
Listed below are posts that discuss both aspects of email - advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages & Disadvantages of the Use of Email as a Business Communications Tool
Using Email Effectively: How Sloppy Emails Ruin Your Productivity
50 Percent of Emails and Texts are Misunderstood, But There's An Easy Way to Change That

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