My emails start off with “Greetings” if I don’t know the person. I hate when I get an “important” email and I have to go searching for the point because it’s buried under 3 layers of “I hope this finds you well” and 6 layers of unnecessary filler about why something needs done. Point first, explanation later.

I don’t work in an office, so take my anecdotes at face value knowing that.

I’ve never started an email about specific things with greetings, no small talk.

If I’ve spoken to the person I’m emailing before, it’s straight to the point. I see no reason to add fluff. And I’m certainly not going to put that shit in there to fluff their ego.

My last email about a visit to a warehouse went along the lines of “I sent this email to (regional manager) already but since apparently he hasn’t checked his email in 27 hours, I’ll make sure to cc you in all future ones. Here’s what’s up. I’m leaving for the day.”

Honestly you could argue it’s “unprofessional” but I’ve never recieved a complaint, in fact the only thing I’ve ever heard is “god I wish everyone would just stop beating around the bush” which is as close to an endorsement as I can imagine without explicitly saying “more like this please”

I rambled a small amount but yeah. I don’t get why emails to people have to be so formal unless it’s literally the first time you’re sending one.

After the first one, just get to the point.