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RSoles replied

23 March 2015, 13:42
Yo!

I know a few who start E-Mails and messages with 'Dear...' - it sends shivers up my spine.

I've started using 'Yo'.
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CheeseSlice replied

23 March 2015, 13:10
Dear Colleague(s),
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VectraMan replied

23 March 2015, 12:21
Originally posted by d000hg View Post

I know what you mean but then I also find it a bit silly when another developer I send/receive 10 emails to a day is formal in every tiny email:

What really gets my goat is when somebody sitting 6 feet away, who I talk to all the time, sends me a formal email. And especially if it's requesting a meeting.

Usually I ignore them and see how long it takes them to speak up.
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suityou01 replied

23 March 2015, 12:18
Originally posted by d000hg View Post

I know what you mean but then I also find it a bit silly when another developer I send/receive 10 emails to a day is formal in every tiny email:

Totally this.

I tend to use various media for different purposes.

Emails are there to only contact people if I want to cover my arse, or cannot see them by getting off my butt, or want to tell a bunch of people the same thing at the same time.

If it's getting in touch for a simple question, then I will either add it to the list of questions for that person, or Skype/messenger/yammer them.

Edit : Or Lync if I am forced to use that POS.
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d000hg replied

23 March 2015, 12:00
I know what you mean but then I also find it a bit silly when another developer I send/receive 10 emails to a day is formal in every tiny email:

Dear d000hg,

Yes that is fine.

Regards,
Steve.
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FatLazyContractor replied

23 March 2015, 11:56
Originally posted by Gumbo Robot View Post

Conversely, I don't like emails that start with "All".

Even if says: ?

All,

We are increasing your day rate by 25% starting yesterday.

Regards,
Director
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Gumbo Robot replied

23 March 2015, 11:55
Conversely, I don't like emails that start with "All".
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FatLazyContractor replied

23 March 2015, 11:31
Originally posted by Project Monkey View Post

When did it become compulsary to start ever email with Hi?

It used to be just to/from people you knew well and/or liked, now it seems to be the default for everything.

Having said that, yes, I agree. 'Hi' has been taken too far.
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FatLazyContractor replied

23 March 2015, 11:30
Originally posted by Project Monkey View Post

When did it become compulsary to start ever email with Hi?

It used to be just to/from people you knew well and/or liked, now it seems to be the default for everything.

I always start with 'Gents' /& 'Ladies' .

If I know everyone quite well, then 'Lads and Lasses'

HTH
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Gumbo Robot replied

23 March 2015, 11:27
Hey!
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Project Monkey started a topic Hi?

23 March 2015, 11:26
Hi?

When did it become compulsary to start ever email with Hi?

It used to be just to/from people you knew well and/or liked, now it seems to be the default for everything.
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