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Do you need to reach out to 2 people but only want to use 1 email to do it? No matter what you need to share, it’s so easy to address your email to both people and clearly convey information. Whether you’re sending a professional email to colleagues or a casual one between friends, we’ve got everything you need to know. Keep reading, and we’ll walk you through how to greet both people as well as some simple email etiquette.
This article is based on an interview with our professional etiquette coach, Tami Claytor, owner of Always Appropriate Image and Etiquette Consulting. Check out the full interview here.
Things You Should Know
- Use both of the recipients’ names after your greeting, like “Hello Max and Ava,” or, “Good afternoon Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Smith.”
- Include both people’s email addresses in the “To” field if the message requires both of their attention. Loop someone in casually by CCing them instead.
- Be direct in the body of your email about what actions you need from each of the recipients to avoid any confusion.
Steps
Warnings
- Avoid TYPING LIKE THIS since it can come across like you’re yelling and it sounds unprofessional.[12]⧼thumbs_response⧽
References
- ↑ https://youtu.be/3iy0K27gvJs?t=194
- ↑ https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/professional-email-salutations
- ↑ https://youtu.be/_HANN63fxpc?t=22
- ↑ https://youtu.be/ZnSfEklfo34?t=46
- ↑ https://youtu.be/vjoy3yfSciQ?t=215
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2021/08/how-to-write-better-emails-at-work
- ↑ https://www.menlo.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/writing-a-formal-email.pdf
- ↑ https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/effective-e-mail-communication/
- ↑ https://www.menlo.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/writing-a-formal-email.pdf