Orange Coast College Working Efficiently With Emails in Business Discussion

Please choose ONE of the following prompts to answer. You have your choice, so select ONE of the following prompts and respond to it in order to receive credit for this week’s discussion.

Option One

E-mail is used extensively to communicate in the business world; therefore, it is important to use this communication tool effectively and professionally. What is the most important advice you have for using e-mail in the workplace? How do you manage receiving dozens of e-mails a day at your job? Share your advice with your classmates. Be as detailed as possible.

Option Two

A U.S. gymnast said the following during an Associated Press interview: “All the girls were like, ‘You can do it, it’s fine.’ I was like, ‘C’mon guys. I’m fine.’ I’m like, ‘OK, I’ve done this routine so many times.” Do you or anyone you know use the word like in this way? Why do you think this use is so common today? Is this type of language appropriate in the workplace? Explain.

Your discussion posting, worth 25 points, will be graded on grammar, spelling, and punctuation. You must also type complete sentences, no fragments. One or two sentence postings will NOT receive credit. Your responses must reflect thoughtfulness about the topic you choose.

Remember to use good judgment and to be professional with what you post!