Email Etiquette
What should you start every email with?
A greeting
What is Health and Wellness?
Health & Wellness refers to Complete health, rather than just your physical health.
Wellness is not only being free of disease, illness, or stress but also having a purpose in life, being emotionally healthy, taking an active involvement in your work and in your leisure time, having joyful relationships and being happy.
What does respect mean?
Respect means that you accept somebody for who they are, even when they're different from you or you don't agree with them.
What is an online job?
An online job is any job where you can work from home or a remote location.
I wear black with a big hat and a cat. Who am I?
How should you start and end an email?
Always start with a greeting (hello, hi) and regards (warm regards, sincerely)
What can a Wellness Wheel tell you?
It helps you to identify what areas of your life are fulfilled and healthy and what areas need improvement and attention.
Who should you be respectful to at work?
EVERYONE!
- Managers
- Supervisors
- Coworkers – in the same and different departments
- Customers
- Everyone should be respected, no matter their position
Name a specific online job.
Answers may vary
Examples:
- Teacher
- Animator
- Accounting
Can you name the colours of candy corn?
Orange, yellow, and white
True or false? Emails should be written in full sentences, not point form.
True! We want our emails to be professional especially when emailing employers.
Name two parts of the Wheel of Wellness
Emotional, physical, occupational, intellectual, financial, social, environmental, and spiritual wellness.
Is this respectful? Why or why not?
Example: Bob is always late for his job. This past week he has been 30 minutes late every day. Bob’s coworkers have had to do extra work because of Bob arriving late.
No! Bob is not being respectful to his coworkers because he is making them do his job. He is not respecting their time or work.
How can you find an online job?
Its the same as finding any other type of job! You can search online (Indeed, google) or use networking.
I hate light. I fly at night. Who am I?
Should you include sensitive information in your emails?
No! You should never include sensitive information in emails. Sensitive information can include your SIN number or passport information.
Name 2 ways you can improve your environmental wellness.
- Spending time outside
- Using eco friendly products
- Recycling
- Having a peaceful home environment
- Involvement in the community
- Being aware of how you might contribute to pollution
- Being aware of climate change and how human beings impact the environment
What does discrimination mean?
When someone is treated disrespectfully because they are different.
People can face discrimination due to things like: Race, Disability, Gender, Age
Name 2 skills that you need for an online job.
Answers may vary.
Examples:
- Computer Skills
- Ability to Work Independently
- Self-Motivation
- Written Communication Skills
- Organization
Is pumpkin a fruit or vegetable?
A pumpkin is a fruit, because it has seeds. It is in the same family as the cucumber.
Give an example of how you would write an email to your supervisor to request a sick day.
Hello Fahad,
I am writing to request a sick day on October 31, 2022 as I have a cold.
Regards,
Tadiwa
Name 2 things you can do to manage stress.
1.Take care of yourself and body:
- Exercising
- Eating healthy
- Having good sleeps
- Take deep breathes or meditate
2.Make time for hobbies; things you enjoy
3. Talk to others: Share your problems and how you are feeling and coping with a parent, friend, counselor, doctor
Name 2 things you can do to be respectful
Answers may vary
- Listen and be present
- Tone of voice
- Be thoughtful of others' feelings
- Be aware of your body language
- Acknowledge others and say thank you
- Respect physical boundaries
Name 2 job themes that could have online jobs?
Answers may vary
Examples:
- Education and Training
- Marketing, Sales, and Service
In which country did Halloween originate?
Ireland. Halloween's origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago, mostly in the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom and northern France, celebrated their new year on November 1.