Simple email ettiquette question

MoreWineII · #1 07-06-2005, 02:06 PM

I email coworker with a question. Coworker emails me back with a solution.

Is a thank you email appropriate or just a waste of time for both of us?

I usually do not send thank you emails.

swede123 · #2 07-06-2005, 02:09 PM

Thank your coworker in person whenever you run in to him. If he's in a different office perhaps a thank-you response is called for. It also depends on how much of an effort he went through to find the answer and how long time it took him.

Swede

edtost · #3 07-06-2005, 02:09 PM

only needed if he might realisitically be thinking other solutions and need confirmation that the one he gave you worked...otherwise a giant waste of time.

Shajen · #4 07-06-2005, 02:12 PM

thanks dude. worked like a champ.

--your name here

TheWorstPlayer · #5 07-06-2005, 02:14 PM

Thank you email is nice. Deleting it takes one second and it will bring a smile to that person's face and make it more likely for him/her to help you again. Just do it.

OtisTheMarsupial · #6 07-06-2005, 02:16 PM

Yes, thank yous are always nice. Even people who hate the excess useless filling up of their inbox will think you're a nice guy and will treat you kindly.

Yeti · #7 07-06-2005, 02:17 PM

Jeez, just send a quick 'cheers bud' email.

In future, end your mails with TIA to avoid this confusion later on.

MoreWineII · #8 07-06-2005, 02:19 PM

Okay, so say the project in question is something that I'm doing for said coworker. Does that change anything?

Or am I just analyzing this way too much and it means like...nothing... in the grand scheme of things?

Should I just stick it in her pooper and be done with it?

Shajen · #9 07-06-2005, 02:24 PM

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Okay, so say the project in question is something that I'm doing for said coworker.

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Then by all means, stop by and let her know.

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Does that change anything?

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Maybe, see above.

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Or am I just analyzing this way too much and it means like...nothing... in the grand scheme of things?

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In the grand scheme of things, we are all nothing. Take that for what it's worth.

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Should I just stick it in her pooper and be done with it?

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Depends. Is she a fan of getting her chocolate starfish stretched? Perhaps you could ask her as you thank her. You know, hey, thanks for that, it works great. BTW, are you a fan of getting ass [censored]?

TheWorstPlayer · #10 07-06-2005, 02:24 PM

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Okay, so say the project in question is something that I'm doing for said coworker. Does that change anything?

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You asked a question, you got an answer, you say thank you.

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Or am I just analyzing this way too much and it means like...nothing... in the grand scheme of things?

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You have so far written two posts and read a few more about this topic. That time would have covered your thank you emails for the year.

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Should I just stick it in her pooper and be done with it?

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Always a valid option, IMO.