Let’s all agree to start using the “To:” line correctly.
Senders:
- Put people in the “To” line who have action items, or are otherwise the direct focus of the email. E.g.: “Carl, please take care of this”…blah, blah. Use the “CC:” line for people on the email for informational purposes.
Readers:
- Look in the address header to see where you fit in before you read. Then you’ll have a solid idea of whether you are being asked for information or action, or whether you’re being informed of a status, data, what-have-you.
If we can all start following email 101, maybe we can de-confuse the world some.
Maybe…
