6 Simple Rules to Get More Responses to Your Emails

Whether you’re writing to complain to customer service or just want to hear back from a coworker at the office, these 6 email rules will increase your chances of hearing back.

The purpose of writing an email to someone is usually to get a response. But more often than not, emails get passed over or forgotten about because they’re too long, too angry, too convoluted or don’t provide enough information.

These 6 simple rules will see you getting more responses to your emails.

1. Use shorter sentences with simpler words. A 3rd grade reading level works best.
   
   
2. Include 1-3 questions in your email.
   
   
3. Make sure you include a subject line. Aim for 3-4 words.
   
   
4. Use a slightly positive or slightly negative tone. Both outperform a completely neutral tone.
   
   
5. Take a stand. Opinionated messages see higher response rates than objective ones.
   
   
6. Write enough but not too much. Try to keep messages between 50-125 words.

Practice writing your emails this way and before you know it you’ll always get a response back.

SOURCE: Lifehacker