Post AVIIGPi4uvGLFOtXkm by willmore@twit.social
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(DIR) Post #AVIAR7KKo0VTmmNjU0 by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-05-03T22:39:34Z
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If you send a professional email introducing two people—one senior and one junior—who do you expect to write the next "thank you for the introduction" email?Let's say neither requested the introduction; you just think the two people would like to know each other (but you asked permission from the senior person).#EmailEtiquette #CorporateLife #BusinessCommunication
(DIR) Post #AVIB5eNPLb95s29AfI by greeblehaus@mastodon.social
2023-05-03T22:46:54Z
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@grammargirl Either... ? Not sure there is an etiquette for who goes first, IMO. And honestly, I would also let the junior person know you were giving out their email too - both courtesy and looking for spam.
(DIR) Post #AVIBY3aPDCtkAIluue by abdalian@lingo.lol
2023-05-03T22:52:01Z
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@grammargirl In the world I want to live in, whoever reads the email first. In this world? Totally unsure.
(DIR) Post #AVID0UmfmhIAa2dNyq by benj@techpolicy.social
2023-05-03T23:08:22Z
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@grammargirl The senior person writes next to help set the terms of the engagement. Do they want to meet or trade emails or just be aware of each other?
(DIR) Post #AVIF6LFOM3QweFyzMe by dko@infosec.exchange
2023-05-03T23:31:49Z
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@grammargirl My instinct is that whomever needs something from the other goes first, with a thanks for the introduction.
(DIR) Post #AVIFcq0rVK5ZKhgKy8 by tomw@mastodon.social
2023-05-03T23:37:41Z
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@grammargirl Whoever sees the email first, or perhaps whoever is keenest
(DIR) Post #AVIGlKhrN13onXPNhI by budgibson@me.dm
2023-05-03T23:50:27Z
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@grammargirl Really, either way. It’s a power relationship. Who has more need of the other? That’s not always a question of seniority.
(DIR) Post #AVIIGPi4uvGLFOtXkm by willmore@twit.social
2023-05-04T00:07:16Z
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@grammargirl The one who is more motivated to persue the relationship. Is the senior person looking to mentor? Is the junior person looking to expand their network? I don't see it as a junior/senior thing.
(DIR) Post #AVILe8JXXsn06kQ3H6 by The_Turtle_Moves@mastodon.online
2023-05-04T00:45:10Z
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@grammargirl the senior person who was primed should, doesn't mean they actually will... If the junior person is inclined to get some face time with the senior, they might jump all over it. In my experience, nobody responds. Or even reads the email.
(DIR) Post #AVIYj95zMmEDNpnjgO by mrkwlsn@mastodon.social
2023-05-04T03:11:46Z
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@grammargirl I voted senior because I think they should reinforce their willingness to participate and signal to the junior person how to proceed, but I don’t think there’s anything *wrong* with the junior writing next, especially if you provide a particular reason you wanted to introduce them.
(DIR) Post #AVJIxYH590QvQ6nUmG by the_Cornflower@mstdn.ca
2023-05-04T11:49:43Z
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@grammargirl I'm interested in the motivation of each. One is thankful they have much to gain; the other understands that quick responses clear their inbox, whether they reach out to the other is a different story.
(DIR) Post #AVKFeAJNuMHYtUtlfE by andrew@newsie.social
2023-05-04T22:47:22Z
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@grammargirl Whoa, that’s a lot of percents in that result!
(DIR) Post #AVKFyUPIu3gf0jMHp2 by hopeward@sfba.social
2023-05-04T22:51:02Z
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@grammargirl That result is hilARious!!