I just sent an email that I think covers all the bases for the topic involved. No further action is needed. But wait, here it comes, “Thanks!”
I knew it! Somebody just HAD to reply to all with a thank you. And I know all of you reading this are cheering now with a hearty, “AMEN!” You hate the little email thank you gnat as much as I do.
So get on board: Don’t send another “thank you” email to anyone for doing what they are supposed to do as part of their job. OK, sometimes a personal thank you note (to the individual and/or his/her supervisor) may be in order and I hope you can figure that out for yourself when the time comes.
As long as I’m on an email roll – THINK before you reply to all too. What should you be thinking?
- Does EVERYONE need to be on the reply? Trim or add recipients as necessary.
- Is the SUBJECT still relevant? My best example is the long email thread with the subject “network issue” that never had anything to do with a network problem. Change the subject to the relevant topic.
- Is the response better handled IN PERSON or with a PHONE CALL?
I welcome your thoughts. Send me an email. Thank you.
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