Etiquette is a customary rule that we follow to ensure that we are considered polite in a social space, email etiquette is a rule that is followed in the business world. It helps to convey a professional image of the sender and prevents misunderstandings and in the worst case legal problems. Many of these guidelines focus on email responses, for instance, make sure that your response is prompt and address all the queries in the mail. Rereading and checking for errors can prevent any problems.

If you fail to respond effectively, or readily even when you don’t have a response, (mentioning the time it would take to respond) it could show your avoidance of representing your company or a lack in your time-management skills. Practicing Email etiquette in response builds your company morale.