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The Subject Line is one of the
most important parts of an e-mail. Yet many people create really
bad ones.
The subject line has three main purposes:
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Summarises the
content of the e-mail |
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Allows the receiver to determine
how important and urgent the message is |
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Allows the user to find
the e-mail later on, without having to open it |
The subject line is not for:
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Trying to
the trick the receiver to open it |
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Writing
"hi", or leaving it blank |
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Showing
off your sense of humour |
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If you can, try and fit in all the
critical details of your message into the subject line. If you
are arranging a meeting, put the date and time. If you have made
a decision, put it in the subject line.
Examples of Good Subject Lines
Subject: Weekly Meeting
moved to 2pm this Friday
Subject: Purchase of new
printer now approved
Subject: 5 Ideas for
Joanna's birthday present
Examples of Bad Subject Lines
Subject: Hi
Subject:
Subject: Team Meeting
Subject: George
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