Netiquette IQ Blog For 8/12/2015 Responding To Email Invitations

 The blog post below is an excerpt from my book as described below.
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Responding to email invitations         There are many important Netiquette basics to maintain in a reply to an email invitation. It should be emphasized that a prompt response is tantamount when replying to such an email, in particular when there are multiple attendees. Some useful Netiquette tips If an offline meeting has been scheduled, it is best to follow up with   an immediate email. Requesting a confirmation is a necessity. The inviter should send a confirmation email the day before an appointment. If the appointment is in two weeks or more, a reminder should be sent every seven to ten business days. If a meeting attendee is required to travel, this should be stated in a confirmation email with a cutoff date/time for cancellation. Confirmations should include the specifics of a meeting, not just a plain statement. Provide reasonable lead time in scheduling appointments, particularly for those with multiple attendees. Focus the time, date, and location to best accommodate everyone required to be there, or those who typically have less available time. If an appointment has high importance for any of the attendees, it is essential to state this clearly in all of the correspondence. If travel expense or extended effort is necessary, a cancellation deadline should be politely stated. In current times with fewer meetings occurring, it is financially important that all details and items be thoroughly and explicitly clear.          10.    Specify all items attendees should or are expected to bring.          11.    Items to show in all email appointments include the following:
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