Are You a 2 X 4 in E-mail?

I have a saying I use on occasion; "They had the personality of a 2 X 4!" Which in essence means no personality at all.

Many don't take the time to reflect their personality and style in their e-mails. When e-mailing, feel free to show your personality in your writing style! How do you do that? Simple -- just type as if you were face-to-face and talking with the person on the other side.

Why is this important? Because it lends to nurturing relationships and avoiding miscommunications. For example, I have one client that is so dry and terse in his e-mails. There are times I have wondered what he is mad about. If you didn't know him personally you may even assume him to be a jerk. But he isn't! He is the nicest guy you would want to meet. Every time I've met him for a meeting, I am astounded at how nice and funny he is!! You would never guess this based on his e-mail communications.

By not reflecting his personality in his e-mails, I think he is missing out on folks getting to know what a neat guy he is. People like communicating and doing business with folks they like. (Some may even be put off due to his curtness.)

Feel free to type as you talk and show what a neat person you are too!