THE DOs and DON'Ts OF MAIL ETIQUETTE
Be sure to keep the following rules of e-mail etiquette in mind when writing to a teacher or professional person:
Avoid the following email transgressions!
1. Forwarding an off-color joke
2. Detailing a personal mishap
3. Writing a message in capital letters
4. Spreading gossip
5. Discussing personally sensitive issues
6. Criticizing another person
7. Complaining about work or one's boss
8. Using e-mail to dodge discussing difficult situations face-to-face
9. Going into detail about your own or another person's health problems
10. Arguing with family or friends
11. Using "reply all" when not everyone needs to read the message