Here are 10 tips to avoid misinterpreting an email, or on the contrary, getting an email misinterpreted.
- CAPS LOCK CAN COME ACROSS AS AGGRESSIVE. ...
- Avoid negative words in the subject line. ...
- Avoid negative words at all. ...
- Cater to the recipient. ...
- Avoid emoticons. ...
- Don't play the blame game. ...
- Give a greeting and a farewell.
Why do I misinterpret?
Reasons why you feel misunderstood
There are several reasons why you may be feeling misunderstood by people, including: You are introverted, shy, reserved, or quiet. You have a lot of insecurities. You worry a lot about being judged.
What does it mean to misinterpret someone?
transitive verb. 1 : to explain wrongly His comment on the speech misinterprets the speaker's meaning. 2 : to understand wrongly Her silence should not be misinterpreted as consent.