Spelling and grammar do count

When you meet and communicate with people via email, the only criteria they have for judging you is the quality of your writing. If your writing skills need improvement, consider reading books on the subject or taking a class. You can also learn a great deal simply by paying attention to the emails you receive. Keep a file of well-written notes and letters and use them to guide your own communications. Most important, always proofread your emails for misspelled words or typing mistakes (typos) before sending them. You may find it useful to print out a hard copy; many people find it easier to spot errors when reading on paper versus the computer monitor. And if you have a spell-checking program, use it!