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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I had this conversation not long ago with a friend/co-worker. The discussion had initially centered around texting, however she correctly pointed out that smartphones (as well as many other phones these days) are equipped with both email and texting options. Therefore, both forms of digital communication must be incorporated into any conversation concerning protocol or etiquette.

Both of us agreed that the device which will be used to receive the communication, should be the primary consideration in determining the appropriate time to send it.
In the matter of business or personal emails to be received via pc, labtop or tablet, I say there is no cut-off. Email is innocuous and non-intrusive. It requires no immediate response or acknowledgement. It should be welcomed at any time. (In fact, most clients, managers, colleagues etc. will be impressed that you are working late. LOL)

With business or personal emails that you are unsure of how the recipient will access, we concur: “when in doubt, wait it out”

If you don’t know whether or not your boss sleeps with her phone, or what time your friends get up for work, follow this rule: For business purposes, no emails should be sent after 7:00 PM or before 6:00 AM. For personal communications no emails or texts should be sent after 10:00 PM or before 7:00 AM.

Of course these guidelines don’t apply to emergencies, or prearranged situations.
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This is ridiculous.  You do not need to think about how the person chooses to read their e-mail.  If a person chooses to keep their phone on and in their bedroom at night, it is their choice and they are implicitly accepting that they will hear e-mail come in during the night.  Texts are slightly different, but if I know the person well, I would not hesitate to send a text. My parents were recently overseas for a few weeks and they sent texts to me during their daytime and I read them when I went downstairs and got my phone in the morning my time.  It was more important to me to have them check in every few days than anything else.

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