As many of you have already written different generations communicate on email differently.
The youngest generation seems to approach an email with much more casual language than the older generation. Even when communicating on a professional or academic matter the use of language is much less formal and very casual.
As an instructor I send out an opening announcement that all academic communication is to be written in a respectful and professional manner.
I usually have to correct the casual writer the first time, but after that it seems to improve.
Ralph,
Good overview of information. Thanks for sharing. It helps us as instructors to communicate better with our students when we understand "where they are coming from." Thanks again.
