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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I teach in academia and the number of unprofessional emails I get is ridiculous.

Usually the first email a student sends should be addressed to Professor Last name. If the professor responds signing off with their first name, then it is fine to respond to that with a first name as well.

I get a lot of:
very casual
Hey,
I missed class yesterday, could you send me the notes and anything I missed?

Hey Larla,
Great class. Loved the pics you showed. I have to head out early next week - just wanted to let you know I won't be in class. Family thing.

or no greeting and just a sentence
When did you say the paper was due?

or text speak
Hi,
Can u tell me who I talk 2 about the marking?

or just poor professionalism
Professor,
I couldn't come to class or office hours but I don't understand the assignment. Can you answer my questions here by email, I can't find the answers in the textbook. Lists questions that were all covered in the lecture
Thanks in advance

We now have an email policy that students are supposed to follow - few do. It tells them how to write a  proper email.[/quote]

Why does a so-called unprofessional email bother you? It sounds like you're conflating unprofessional with direct and brevity. I prefer my emails, both sent and received, get straight to the point. Who the heck has time for greetings and closing every email? Who wants to even read all of it? It's so extra, it's pointless, it actually annoys me and fatigues my eyes to have to scroll. It's very petty if this bothers you. Modern communication is short and to the point and often via iPhone. All of this formalness has gone the way of the dodo bird and execs wearing suits and ties. Everything is casual. We're all equals. Get with the times.[/quote]

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