Would you arrive at work in the morning not having brushed your teeth or combed your hair? An email is an extension of your professional persona, so keep it polished and classy.

Practicing text-mailing – By text, we’re all guilty of a little creative shorthand—substituting a “u” where a “you” belongs, for example.

Going on and on and on…and on – Think like Twitter, and keep your emails short. After you’ve penned your piece, stop to ask yourself, if your boss or the recipient is scanning your email on their phone, will they have to scroll down a lot before they get to the white space?

Not giving the “why”  – When it comes to email, context is key—and not giving it upfront could cause delayed responses or a ticked off boss.

Brush up on your e-mail etiquette here