Spell My Name, Spell My Name
Even in emails, good manners and first impressions are lasting.
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1 min readFeb 10, 2023
Have you ever been called a different name in an email? I have been called many different names — Danielle, Dennis, Denise, Jen, Demi-lee and even Senile! I appreciate that I have an unusual name but it’s not a good enough excuse especially when the spelling of my name is on my email address.
From this, I learned a few things:
- Write the greeting last, less chance of spelling their name incorrectly.
- Double-check the email before sending it out no matter how busy you are.
- Attention to detail is important if you want to make a lasting impression.
- People make mistakes, if you do, send an apology email straight away or recall the email if you can.
- Don’t ignore your mistake thinking the other person won’t notice, they do.
To sum up, taking the time to learn someone else’s name shows respect, inclusion, and kindness.