Spring 2009 By Joyce Chou
Headers HeaderDescription SubjectDescribe the message ToRecipient (s) of the message CcList carbon copy recipients BccLists blind carbon copy FromAddress (Name) of the message sender
What Does an Address Tell You Example Username The name of the school server The acronym of the school For educational institutions For Taiwan
Another Example Username Server host name, which means “Mail server No. 56” Domain name: This is the computer in the company, through which I send and receive This indicates that Hinet is a network service or commercial company
Emoticons When communicating on the Net, you can’t see the other person’s facial expressions, body language, or hear their speech. This can create major misunderstandings. Emoticons, sometimes can help express the expressions. Scott E. Fahlman is the inventor of the emoticon that is used in , chat, and newsgroup posts.
Emoticons EmotionWhat It Means : ) or :-)Smile :( or :-(Sad ; )Wink :D or :-DBig smile (or laugh) :’(Crying
Netiquette Be nice. Don’t send rude messages. Always include the subject of your message on the subject line. Don’t type your message in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS. Typing your messages in capital letters means that you are SHOUTING. Always add your name at the end of your message. Greet the receiver.