# Read and write email

Really, do we need to learn reading emails? - Yes. Normally, people read emails for 25% of their workday. So, it make sense to learn how to read and write them in such a way as to keep the discussion concise and responsive.

### Few points to understand

1. It takes some time to read email
2. Email to be crafted with a list of expectation and responses in mind
3. Email provides some breathing space for us to think
4. Emails are not meant for instant communication

### Purpose

1. We need to thought through the information, do some work and revert back.

### Email checklist for reply or writing

* [ ] You read the emails or related info
* [ ] Have done some concrete work

### Email Etiquette

![Five well known rules for writing emails](https://3526924997-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MIgCXXRd_zYwMrU-RaQ%2F-MLlgFRuuFg72c8pMGO_%2F-MLlhb18Wde7hhSKQ8cG%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=41784602-d274-409d-b603-60fd698897eb)

Email etiquette source: <https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/business-english/english-for-emails/unit-9-email-etiquette>

### Worksheets

Practice email writing at&#x20;

* <https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing/upper-intermediate-b2/giving-instructions-by-email>

### Vocabulary

CC - Carbon Copy

BCC - Blind Carbon Copy

Source: <https://www.fluentu.com/blog/business-english/business-english-email/>

## External Resources

1. <https://hbr.org/2019/01/how-to-spend-way-less-time-on-email-every-day>
2. <https://www.campaignmonitor.com/blog/email-marketing/2019/11/16-tips-for-writing-an-email-people-will-actually-read-and-reply-to/>