So, when writing to a professor or to a business professional, I usually say "Hello Name" or "Dear Name" or something along those lines. Once the professor or the business professional replies, how do I go on about replying to them? Do I start my email again with "Hello Name" or "Dear Name"? What are the etiquette's of email?
How about if its not a professor. For example, I emailed my professor in regards to a situation and he forwarded that email to someone else who was not a professor but someone important who can help with my situation. The first email, I said "Hello Name" and replied to her based on the questions she asked me. The second time around do I still say "Hello Name" or just "Name".. Note: the professor was CC'd in the email so I can't risk not being Professional.
Don't stress too much. Unless you are blatantly disrespectful or sloppy they won't bat an eye. At least my profs don't care too much.
how did she address you? in a formal manner? when all else fails, it's better to be safe rather than sorry. if she merely started her reply "sk34, letter" you're probably ok with starting with just her first name too. again, formal can't hurt though.
My rule of thumb is to keep the formal intro for the initial email. After that in subsequent replies it is fine to be direct and to the point. Example: Hello Professor xyz, (you asked her about a test date for example). Professor Replies (lets assume her response was vague and required further clarification) In this case i'd say: Thanks for the information, however .....(ask for further clarification) In these cases i don't see why you'd re use the formal "title" as your motive is to obtain information from someone in a quick manner (assuming they are busy) Hope this helps.
The "hello" is somewhat superfluous in your initial email and especially so in any follow up communication. The titular salutation is more important with regards to etiquette, in an academic, government or other rank-conscious settings PhDs should be greeted as "Dr.", although in business settings they and everyone else should be addressed by first name.
Just a little note to typically go with "Ms." for any female as Miss and Mrs. inappropriately allude to their martial status.
I would be less formal in the reply than in the initial email. If you want to start with the person's name, I'd do it in a way that's responsive to what she wrote in a short, once-sentence paragraph: "Thank you for the prompt reply, Ms. McLuvin. I also wanted to ask... whatever..."
Whatever you do, when sending an initial email, don't end it with something like "Your immediate response is appreciated." I always wait 2-3 days to take any action if I see something like that.
