5 phrases you need to stop using in emails

Around 205 billion emails are sent every single day, with almost 2.4 million being sent every second. That’s a lot of words, so the least you can do is avoid using these phrases which no email needs…

1. “Nice to e-meet you”
It is great to introduce yourself and form a bond with clients and colleagues, but this phrase has now been so over-used its almost embarrassing to receive, or send, an email saying it. Emailing and the internet isn’t new, so just stick to getting to the point.

2. “I hope you are well”
Unless you know that they have recently been ill or you are good friends with this person, leave this out. Don’t waste the person’s time and just get straight to the point, even if you are a caring person.

3. “Sorry to bother you”
This isn’t real life and you haven’t just barged into a conversation or calling them whilst they’re in a meeting. You aren’t bothering them at all as they can read and reply to their emails when it’s convenient.

4. “Please don’t hesitate to get in touch”
Think about it, why would they ‘hesitate’ to get in touch with you? If they needed to get in touch with you, then they would, they shouldn’t need your permission to get in touch with you after all.

5. Any kind of emojis
Emails aren’t iMessage or WhatsApp, so avoid, at all costs, using emojis in emails. Smiley faces or anything similar makes you look very unprofessional and they don’t add anything to the email. Emoji’s are to use in your free time and on social media, not work emails. 

 

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