Writing emails

write the email address of the person To:djones@hotmail.com

you are writing to
your email address
a few words to say what the email is
about
the email address of anyone who you Cc:andy@sedgwick.co.uk
want to have a copy of the message
other computer files which you are
sending with the email
the body (= main text) of the
message
From:pgreen@pippin.org
Subject:party
Attached:address.doc
Debbie,
Andy and I are trying to organize a
surprise party for Cath, as it's her
birthday next week. Could you make it
next Friday, at our place? BTW, I've
attached that list of addresses you
wanted.
Penny :-)

Abbreviations and 'smileys'

Emails are usually shorter and more informal than letters and people sometimes use
abbreviations and 'smileys' in them. 'Smileys' (also called 'emoticons') are images which look
like faces when you see them from the side. They are made using keyboard symbols and are
used to express emotions.
Abbreviations
AFAIK as far as I know
BTW by the way
FYI for your information
HTH hope that helps
IMO in my opinion
IOW in other words
TAFN that's all for now
TIA thanks in advance
Smileys
:-) I'm happy
:-( I'm angry/unhappy
>:-( I'm very angry/unhappy
:-O I'm very surprised/shouting loudly
:-@ I'm screaming
:-* I'm sending you a kiss
8-) I wear glasses