If someone fulfills a request or sends me a deliverable. I always thank the person. But not with FYIs.

I hate it when people respond "thanks" to an email. I assume you are a responsible employee and read my emails and you should expect the same from me. If it was that important I would have marked it with a read receipt or said "let me know when you want to discuss" or "let me know if this answered your question".

Also, It's helpful if, in the subject line of your email, you identify if a response is required and by when.

I..e. "Project A: response requested by Friday"

Or, "further information on Project B: no action required"

This can help recipients prioritize if they're getting swamped.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Did your e-mail ask a question or did it provide information? If it just provided information, I may not always respond. If it was a question, I agree with waiting 24-48 hours and then re-forwarding it and saying "Don't know if you missed this..."

How hard is it to reply a simple "thank you" to acknowledge you got it?

np, why generate more email?

Agreed. Can't stand the "Thanks!" emails just to acknowledge receipt of an email. I assume that if I didn't get a bounce back that the person got it. I don't want anyone to waste their time replying with a one word answer. Doesn't everyone get enough email as it is?

Email has made it easy for people to get inundated with messages. When people learn that their email inbox controls their time, they become more disciplined and don't send unnecessary emails.

Sadly, at my agency some higher ups will never respond to an email from someone lower on the chain. More effort is given to one's status and perception of it than actual ideas.

If I want to make myself heard, I will knock on their door, or say something in a meeting. Email is NOT a substitute for actual communication.

Good luck OP.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Did your e-mail ask a question or did it provide information? If it just provided information, I may not always respond. If it was a question, I agree with waiting 24-48 hours and then re-forwarding it and saying "Don't know if you missed this..."

How hard is it to reply a simple "thank you" to acknowledge you got it?

If you really need validation that someone got your message, Outlook lets you request a receipt when the email is opened.

20:06 again- and think this might be your best option, OP, for information-only emails you send. I mostly agree with the notion a pp pointed out - "why create more email" if it's only to acknowledge I saw that email? Then you respond, "no problem" and I have another email....

If it's information only but something I requested, I would likely acknowledge with a "thanks." Or I might thank you when I see you next.

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Anonymous wrote:Did your e-mail ask a question or did it provide information? If it just provided information, I may not always respond. If it was a question, I agree with waiting 24-48 hours and then re-forwarding it and saying "Don't know if you missed this..."

How hard is it to reply a simple "thank you" to acknowledge you got it?

If you really need validation that someone got your message, Outlook lets you request a receipt when the email is opened.