Professional Writing and Etiquette Flashcards
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When replying to a group email where only the sender needs your response, what is the best practice?
Answer: Reply only to the sender
Using 'Reply Only' keeps inboxes uncluttered for people who don't need your response.
Which salutation is most appropriate for a formal business letter when you do not know the recipient's name?
Answer: To Whom It May Concern,
'To Whom It May Concern' is the standard formal salutation when the recipient is unknown.
What is the recommended maximum length for a professional business email body?
Answer: One to three short paragraphs
Concise emails of one to three paragraphs respect the reader's time and improve clarity.
A colleague sends you a work email at 11 PM. What is the appropriate response?
Answer: Reply during normal business hours the next day
Responding during business hours is appropriate unless the matter is explicitly urgent.
Which of the following is a hallmark of an effective professional email subject line?
Answer: Specific and action-oriented
A specific, action-oriented subject line helps recipients prioritize and understand the email's purpose immediately.
When writing a business memo, what information typically appears in the header?
Answer: To, From, Date, and Subject lines
Business memos use a standardized header with To, From, Date, and Subject fields instead of salutations.
What does 'CC' stand for in email communication, and what is its purpose?
Answer: Carbon Copy — to inform others who are not primary recipients
CC stands for Carbon Copy and is used to keep secondary stakeholders informed without requiring action from them.