Quick E-Mail Tip: Effective E-Mail Subject Lines

When you send an e-mail, especially for business purposes, the subject line should be as informative as possible. As Michael Masterson says, "A great e-mail message can be understood and acted upon just based on a perfect subject line."

That means avoiding vague subject lines like "Hi!," "Just to let you know," and "Quick Favor to Ask." Instead, use specific language like, "Agenda for tomorrow’s team meeting," "Your OK needed on Henderson contract," or "FYI: TPS report due next Tuesday."

(Source: Lifehacker)

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