There are four types of email writers in the world, namely:
- Short
- Medium
- Long
- Extra-Loooooooooooooooong!
Which one are you?
Short - Just says yeah or nay.
Medium- This one writes at least one paragraph’s worth. Unlike the short e-mail writer, the medium writer acts like he’s not being charged $10 per word. He puts in a little extra when needed. From time to time he will add a link to a site or video.
Long - This particular e-mail writer likes to express himself in long and detailed sentences. He makes sure that you get not only a reply but also an analysis. He knows that words are free and assumes that his e-mail messages are on your priority list.
The long e-mail writer will often send you a YouTube video link to illustrate his point. The long e-mail writer will often remind you to “please watch the whole video!” or ask you “if you had a chance to look at the site.”
The long e-mail writer can cause you to glance over his emails and respond with short replies as a hint for him not to ”write so dang much!”
Extra-Long e-Mail Writer - Are you read for this?
The extra-long e-mail writer thinks that e-mail size does matter: The longer the e-mail, the more thorough the message. The extra-long e-mail writer will not only quote your previous reply or replies but he will also analyze each paragraph with his and her own in-depth observations. His e-mails resemble book chapters. One idea will link to another and you might end up with several topics to think about plus several suggested website links to visit.
It’s not unusual for the extra-long e-mail writer to cut-and-paste from web sources in order to support his point of view. He thinks that whether you’re at home or at work, you have nothing better to do with your time.
He will often feel guilty about writing a long e-mail and may write things like:
“This is going to be long but…” or “sorry this was such a long message but…”
If an extra-long email writer begins to write shorter and shorter e-mails, you better call him. That could be a sign of depression or an indication that he’s getting upset with your usual short replies like: “thanks” , “interesting” and “nice video” – the one you didn’t watch at all or only watched for 5 seconds.
In summary, find out what type of e-mail writer you’re dealing with. If they write short sentences, write short sentences back. You can’t go wrong if you mirror their style and use proper e-mail etiquette. Lots of people are forwarding their emails to their cell phones so it’s understandable that short e-mails are probably a good standard.
There also is a positive side about a long or extra-long e-mail writer: either one could become an exceptional blogger, editor or content provider.
Related articles
- How To Send And Reply To Email (presurfer.blogspot.com)
- How to Do Email Well (and Nix the Overwhelm) (blogher.com)
- Every Blogger is Different (becomingthatfamily.com)
