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I am employed in a consultancy company and I work at the client workplace. Monthly, I have a client employee sign a timesheet to certify the number of hours I have actually worked.



I then scan the timesheet and send it by email to a colleague in another department, I'm not sure if HR, Accountant or something like that.



In the body of the email, I just kinda repeat the content of the object, being sure to write the month and the year to which the timesheet refer and greetings at the start and at the end, but obviously, the email tends to be pretty boring since the real deal is the attached file.



So, I wanted to start adding something unique, like a quote taken from the internet or some kind of random curiosity. I would pay attention to be as neutral as possible to not offend my colleague or the managers I add in CC.



Would you consider such a behaviour a unprofessional? What do you usually write in the body of emails which really have no body?










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    Not everyone enjoys reading trite quotes, I actually find them quite annoying. Keep that in mind: the recipient(s), whoever they are, may not appreciate the added content regardless of professionalism.

    – Alexandre Aubrey
    11 hours ago






  • 11





    A time sheet is a time sheet. The people who receive them have seen thousands of them already, and they know what they are and what to do with them. Don't even waste your time (and theirs) " kinda repeating the content of the object." Frankly, if you sent me the sort of nonsense you are asking about more than once, I would ring your boss and give him a right verbal ****ing, ending with something like "Doesn't this idiot working for you have a proper job to do?"

    – alephzero
    11 hours ago






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    You might be interested to know that some emails do not even need any body at all, whatsoever. Sometimes the subject says it all. Some people even end such email subject-lines with " eom" for end-of-message to make it obvious, so you don't even need to open it. "Leftover sandwiches in the break room - eom"

    – Aaron
    11 hours ago






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    I'm almost tempted to delete the body of this question (it's not needed, since the subject captures the question anyway) and replace it with a motivational quote about Adversity. :-)

    – Kevin
    9 hours ago















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I am employed in a consultancy company and I work at the client workplace. Monthly, I have a client employee sign a timesheet to certify the number of hours I have actually worked.



I then scan the timesheet and send it by email to a colleague in another department, I'm not sure if HR, Accountant or something like that.



In the body of the email, I just kinda repeat the content of the object, being sure to write the month and the year to which the timesheet refer and greetings at the start and at the end, but obviously, the email tends to be pretty boring since the real deal is the attached file.



So, I wanted to start adding something unique, like a quote taken from the internet or some kind of random curiosity. I would pay attention to be as neutral as possible to not offend my colleague or the managers I add in CC.



Would you consider such a behaviour a unprofessional? What do you usually write in the body of emails which really have no body?










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  • 41





    Not everyone enjoys reading trite quotes, I actually find them quite annoying. Keep that in mind: the recipient(s), whoever they are, may not appreciate the added content regardless of professionalism.

    – Alexandre Aubrey
    11 hours ago






  • 11





    A time sheet is a time sheet. The people who receive them have seen thousands of them already, and they know what they are and what to do with them. Don't even waste your time (and theirs) " kinda repeating the content of the object." Frankly, if you sent me the sort of nonsense you are asking about more than once, I would ring your boss and give him a right verbal ****ing, ending with something like "Doesn't this idiot working for you have a proper job to do?"

    – alephzero
    11 hours ago






  • 6





    You might be interested to know that some emails do not even need any body at all, whatsoever. Sometimes the subject says it all. Some people even end such email subject-lines with " eom" for end-of-message to make it obvious, so you don't even need to open it. "Leftover sandwiches in the break room - eom"

    – Aaron
    11 hours ago






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    I'm almost tempted to delete the body of this question (it's not needed, since the subject captures the question anyway) and replace it with a motivational quote about Adversity. :-)

    – Kevin
    9 hours ago













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I am employed in a consultancy company and I work at the client workplace. Monthly, I have a client employee sign a timesheet to certify the number of hours I have actually worked.



I then scan the timesheet and send it by email to a colleague in another department, I'm not sure if HR, Accountant or something like that.



In the body of the email, I just kinda repeat the content of the object, being sure to write the month and the year to which the timesheet refer and greetings at the start and at the end, but obviously, the email tends to be pretty boring since the real deal is the attached file.



So, I wanted to start adding something unique, like a quote taken from the internet or some kind of random curiosity. I would pay attention to be as neutral as possible to not offend my colleague or the managers I add in CC.



Would you consider such a behaviour a unprofessional? What do you usually write in the body of emails which really have no body?










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I am employed in a consultancy company and I work at the client workplace. Monthly, I have a client employee sign a timesheet to certify the number of hours I have actually worked.



I then scan the timesheet and send it by email to a colleague in another department, I'm not sure if HR, Accountant or something like that.



In the body of the email, I just kinda repeat the content of the object, being sure to write the month and the year to which the timesheet refer and greetings at the start and at the end, but obviously, the email tends to be pretty boring since the real deal is the attached file.



So, I wanted to start adding something unique, like a quote taken from the internet or some kind of random curiosity. I would pay attention to be as neutral as possible to not offend my colleague or the managers I add in CC.



Would you consider such a behaviour a unprofessional? What do you usually write in the body of emails which really have no body?







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    Greetings fellow robots, Here are your daily programming updates. Have a high throughput day and don't forget to change your batteries.

    – AffableAmbler
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  • 41





    Not everyone enjoys reading trite quotes, I actually find them quite annoying. Keep that in mind: the recipient(s), whoever they are, may not appreciate the added content regardless of professionalism.

    – Alexandre Aubrey
    11 hours ago






  • 11





    A time sheet is a time sheet. The people who receive them have seen thousands of them already, and they know what they are and what to do with them. Don't even waste your time (and theirs) " kinda repeating the content of the object." Frankly, if you sent me the sort of nonsense you are asking about more than once, I would ring your boss and give him a right verbal ****ing, ending with something like "Doesn't this idiot working for you have a proper job to do?"

    – alephzero
    11 hours ago






  • 6





    You might be interested to know that some emails do not even need any body at all, whatsoever. Sometimes the subject says it all. Some people even end such email subject-lines with " eom" for end-of-message to make it obvious, so you don't even need to open it. "Leftover sandwiches in the break room - eom"

    – Aaron
    11 hours ago






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    I'm almost tempted to delete the body of this question (it's not needed, since the subject captures the question anyway) and replace it with a motivational quote about Adversity. :-)

    – Kevin
    9 hours ago












  • 18





    Greetings fellow robots, Here are your daily programming updates. Have a high throughput day and don't forget to change your batteries.

    – AffableAmbler
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  • 41





    Not everyone enjoys reading trite quotes, I actually find them quite annoying. Keep that in mind: the recipient(s), whoever they are, may not appreciate the added content regardless of professionalism.

    – Alexandre Aubrey
    11 hours ago






  • 11





    A time sheet is a time sheet. The people who receive them have seen thousands of them already, and they know what they are and what to do with them. Don't even waste your time (and theirs) " kinda repeating the content of the object." Frankly, if you sent me the sort of nonsense you are asking about more than once, I would ring your boss and give him a right verbal ****ing, ending with something like "Doesn't this idiot working for you have a proper job to do?"

    – alephzero
    11 hours ago






  • 6





    You might be interested to know that some emails do not even need any body at all, whatsoever. Sometimes the subject says it all. Some people even end such email subject-lines with " eom" for end-of-message to make it obvious, so you don't even need to open it. "Leftover sandwiches in the break room - eom"

    – Aaron
    11 hours ago






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    I'm almost tempted to delete the body of this question (it's not needed, since the subject captures the question anyway) and replace it with a motivational quote about Adversity. :-)

    – Kevin
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Greetings fellow robots, Here are your daily programming updates. Have a high throughput day and don't forget to change your batteries.

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Not everyone enjoys reading trite quotes, I actually find them quite annoying. Keep that in mind: the recipient(s), whoever they are, may not appreciate the added content regardless of professionalism.

– Alexandre Aubrey
11 hours ago





Not everyone enjoys reading trite quotes, I actually find them quite annoying. Keep that in mind: the recipient(s), whoever they are, may not appreciate the added content regardless of professionalism.

– Alexandre Aubrey
11 hours ago




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A time sheet is a time sheet. The people who receive them have seen thousands of them already, and they know what they are and what to do with them. Don't even waste your time (and theirs) " kinda repeating the content of the object." Frankly, if you sent me the sort of nonsense you are asking about more than once, I would ring your boss and give him a right verbal ****ing, ending with something like "Doesn't this idiot working for you have a proper job to do?"

– alephzero
11 hours ago





A time sheet is a time sheet. The people who receive them have seen thousands of them already, and they know what they are and what to do with them. Don't even waste your time (and theirs) " kinda repeating the content of the object." Frankly, if you sent me the sort of nonsense you are asking about more than once, I would ring your boss and give him a right verbal ****ing, ending with something like "Doesn't this idiot working for you have a proper job to do?"

– alephzero
11 hours ago




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You might be interested to know that some emails do not even need any body at all, whatsoever. Sometimes the subject says it all. Some people even end such email subject-lines with " eom" for end-of-message to make it obvious, so you don't even need to open it. "Leftover sandwiches in the break room - eom"

– Aaron
11 hours ago





You might be interested to know that some emails do not even need any body at all, whatsoever. Sometimes the subject says it all. Some people even end such email subject-lines with " eom" for end-of-message to make it obvious, so you don't even need to open it. "Leftover sandwiches in the break room - eom"

– Aaron
11 hours ago




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I'm almost tempted to delete the body of this question (it's not needed, since the subject captures the question anyway) and replace it with a motivational quote about Adversity. :-)

– Kevin
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Just leave the email with the attachment and state




This timesheet refers to X.



Please see attached.



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Just leave the quote out of it and keep the email basic. Your emails are for the recipient to do their job. As long as you allow them to do that then don't complicate it or confuse them.






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    As simple as the email you suggest to use, that's why I accepted it.

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    Or just "Timesheet for X attached. Regards,".

    – a CVn
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    That's three more lines that I would write. I'd give it the subject "Time sheet XXX 20YY" and attach the file.

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If the e-mail is basically "complete" with subject line and attachment such as your example then I might add "see attached" or something but there's really no point in bulking the e-mail out with "fluff". They want the attachment - they get the attachment and use it. Job done.



Random quotes from the internet will just make you look immature - not that it will be a big deal though since people probably won't read them.






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  • I agree they most probably don't read them, I don't agree I would look immature. Unprofessional for sure, according to all answers, but I for myself would not consider immature such behaviour if I was on the other side of the email.

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    @bracco23 Immature is a matter of opinion, but in business you should focus on business: getting things done. If it's not relevant to business, leave it out of the email. When it's someone you work with personally and have a decent, friendly relationship with, that's different. This is not one of those cases. Keep it strictly professional.

    – only_pro
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    @bracco23: Sharing irrelevant information like quotes etc is something teenagers often do (and that's okay, it's part of being a teenager to figure out and display your identity). The behavior is therefore generally perceived to be that of a teenager, and thus immature. It's not direct proof of immaturity, but it's a lack of profssional experience combined with a behavior commonly found in teenagers that leads to the inference of immaturity.

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    @bracco23 The point is that you aren't on the other side of the email. A different person is, and that person will probably consider the quotes immature. It's unfair that they form independent opinions of your behavior based on standards other than your own, but that's out of your control. It's one of the things we can't change.

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  • I can see something like that not being perceived as immature, in specific company cultures. (Maybe if your company is selling essential oils? :D).

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 Hi bracco23,



please see my answer in the attachment.



Greetings, Chris




There is no reason to bloat your email with unnecessary text. These
people will handle a huge bunch of those emails, you will disturb their
workflow
if you keep adding noise.



Also your boss might not get offended by your random quotes, but he
might get offended because your browsing the internet for useless
stuff
.



Keep it short and simple.






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    @Zabba Sorry, this time with attachment.

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Informality and unrelated content in work messages are not professional. That does not make it unprofessional.



When this is acceptable and when it isn't is very nuanced, and depends on the office culture, the audience, how often you do it, how well it is received, your particular relationship with everyone who will see it, your reputation, your age, etc. Generally, if it in any way impedes business functioning the only professional response is to stop.



People who have these social skills are more popular, more influential, and can see concrete advantages in their careers.






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  • The OP doesn't even know who he's sending these timesheets to. Unsollicited communication is spam, not related to any social skill..

    – George M
    6 hours ago






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    @GeorgeM Sending timesheets to the timesheet person isn't unsolicited communication. It's literally a part of that person's job to receive timesheets.

    – David Richerby
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  • The timesheets are not unsolicited, but random quotes and personalized messages are.

    – George M
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Is it professional to write unrelated content in an almost-emtpy email?




No. Why would you confuse the reader by adding something random?



Try to keep it short and simple.






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    There's no reason or need to "adorn" the email with superfluous text. There's also no reason to write the same thing in the email as is contained in the attached time sheet.




    Attached is my time sheet for the period xx/xx/xxxx through
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      Just leave the email with the attachment and state




      This timesheet refers to X.



      Please see attached.



      Regards, Bracco




      Just leave the quote out of it and keep the email basic. Your emails are for the recipient to do their job. As long as you allow them to do that then don't complicate it or confuse them.






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        As simple as the email you suggest to use, that's why I accepted it.

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        Or just "Timesheet for X attached. Regards,".

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        That's three more lines that I would write. I'd give it the subject "Time sheet XXX 20YY" and attach the file.

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      Just leave the email with the attachment and state




      This timesheet refers to X.



      Please see attached.



      Regards, Bracco




      Just leave the quote out of it and keep the email basic. Your emails are for the recipient to do their job. As long as you allow them to do that then don't complicate it or confuse them.






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        As simple as the email you suggest to use, that's why I accepted it.

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        Or just "Timesheet for X attached. Regards,".

        – a CVn
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        That's three more lines that I would write. I'd give it the subject "Time sheet XXX 20YY" and attach the file.

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      Just leave the email with the attachment and state




      This timesheet refers to X.



      Please see attached.



      Regards, Bracco




      Just leave the quote out of it and keep the email basic. Your emails are for the recipient to do their job. As long as you allow them to do that then don't complicate it or confuse them.






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      Just leave the email with the attachment and state




      This timesheet refers to X.



      Please see attached.



      Regards, Bracco




      Just leave the quote out of it and keep the email basic. Your emails are for the recipient to do their job. As long as you allow them to do that then don't complicate it or confuse them.







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        As simple as the email you suggest to use, that's why I accepted it.

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        Or just "Timesheet for X attached. Regards,".

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        That's three more lines that I would write. I'd give it the subject "Time sheet XXX 20YY" and attach the file.

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        As simple as the email you suggest to use, that's why I accepted it.

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        Or just "Timesheet for X attached. Regards,".

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        That's three more lines that I would write. I'd give it the subject "Time sheet XXX 20YY" and attach the file.

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      As simple as the email you suggest to use, that's why I accepted it.

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      Or just "Timesheet for X attached. Regards,".

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      Or just "Timesheet for X attached. Regards,".

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      That's three more lines that I would write. I'd give it the subject "Time sheet XXX 20YY" and attach the file.

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      That's three more lines that I would write. I'd give it the subject "Time sheet XXX 20YY" and attach the file.

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      If the e-mail is basically "complete" with subject line and attachment such as your example then I might add "see attached" or something but there's really no point in bulking the e-mail out with "fluff". They want the attachment - they get the attachment and use it. Job done.



      Random quotes from the internet will just make you look immature - not that it will be a big deal though since people probably won't read them.






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      • I agree they most probably don't read them, I don't agree I would look immature. Unprofessional for sure, according to all answers, but I for myself would not consider immature such behaviour if I was on the other side of the email.

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        13 hours ago






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        @bracco23 Immature is a matter of opinion, but in business you should focus on business: getting things done. If it's not relevant to business, leave it out of the email. When it's someone you work with personally and have a decent, friendly relationship with, that's different. This is not one of those cases. Keep it strictly professional.

        – only_pro
        13 hours ago






      • 24





        @bracco23: Sharing irrelevant information like quotes etc is something teenagers often do (and that's okay, it's part of being a teenager to figure out and display your identity). The behavior is therefore generally perceived to be that of a teenager, and thus immature. It's not direct proof of immaturity, but it's a lack of profssional experience combined with a behavior commonly found in teenagers that leads to the inference of immaturity.

        – Flater
        13 hours ago







      • 7





        @bracco23 The point is that you aren't on the other side of the email. A different person is, and that person will probably consider the quotes immature. It's unfair that they form independent opinions of your behavior based on standards other than your own, but that's out of your control. It's one of the things we can't change.

        – Ed Plunkett
        12 hours ago











      • I can see something like that not being perceived as immature, in specific company cultures. (Maybe if your company is selling essential oils? :D).

        – Lichtbringer
        4 hours ago















      38














      If the e-mail is basically "complete" with subject line and attachment such as your example then I might add "see attached" or something but there's really no point in bulking the e-mail out with "fluff". They want the attachment - they get the attachment and use it. Job done.



      Random quotes from the internet will just make you look immature - not that it will be a big deal though since people probably won't read them.






      share|improve this answer























      • I agree they most probably don't read them, I don't agree I would look immature. Unprofessional for sure, according to all answers, but I for myself would not consider immature such behaviour if I was on the other side of the email.

        – bracco23
        13 hours ago






      • 6





        @bracco23 Immature is a matter of opinion, but in business you should focus on business: getting things done. If it's not relevant to business, leave it out of the email. When it's someone you work with personally and have a decent, friendly relationship with, that's different. This is not one of those cases. Keep it strictly professional.

        – only_pro
        13 hours ago






      • 24





        @bracco23: Sharing irrelevant information like quotes etc is something teenagers often do (and that's okay, it's part of being a teenager to figure out and display your identity). The behavior is therefore generally perceived to be that of a teenager, and thus immature. It's not direct proof of immaturity, but it's a lack of profssional experience combined with a behavior commonly found in teenagers that leads to the inference of immaturity.

        – Flater
        13 hours ago







      • 7





        @bracco23 The point is that you aren't on the other side of the email. A different person is, and that person will probably consider the quotes immature. It's unfair that they form independent opinions of your behavior based on standards other than your own, but that's out of your control. It's one of the things we can't change.

        – Ed Plunkett
        12 hours ago











      • I can see something like that not being perceived as immature, in specific company cultures. (Maybe if your company is selling essential oils? :D).

        – Lichtbringer
        4 hours ago













      38












      38








      38







      If the e-mail is basically "complete" with subject line and attachment such as your example then I might add "see attached" or something but there's really no point in bulking the e-mail out with "fluff". They want the attachment - they get the attachment and use it. Job done.



      Random quotes from the internet will just make you look immature - not that it will be a big deal though since people probably won't read them.






      share|improve this answer













      If the e-mail is basically "complete" with subject line and attachment such as your example then I might add "see attached" or something but there's really no point in bulking the e-mail out with "fluff". They want the attachment - they get the attachment and use it. Job done.



      Random quotes from the internet will just make you look immature - not that it will be a big deal though since people probably won't read them.







      share|improve this answer












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      answered 13 hours ago









      motosubatsumotosubatsu

      51.9k27140208




      51.9k27140208












      • I agree they most probably don't read them, I don't agree I would look immature. Unprofessional for sure, according to all answers, but I for myself would not consider immature such behaviour if I was on the other side of the email.

        – bracco23
        13 hours ago






      • 6





        @bracco23 Immature is a matter of opinion, but in business you should focus on business: getting things done. If it's not relevant to business, leave it out of the email. When it's someone you work with personally and have a decent, friendly relationship with, that's different. This is not one of those cases. Keep it strictly professional.

        – only_pro
        13 hours ago






      • 24





        @bracco23: Sharing irrelevant information like quotes etc is something teenagers often do (and that's okay, it's part of being a teenager to figure out and display your identity). The behavior is therefore generally perceived to be that of a teenager, and thus immature. It's not direct proof of immaturity, but it's a lack of profssional experience combined with a behavior commonly found in teenagers that leads to the inference of immaturity.

        – Flater
        13 hours ago







      • 7





        @bracco23 The point is that you aren't on the other side of the email. A different person is, and that person will probably consider the quotes immature. It's unfair that they form independent opinions of your behavior based on standards other than your own, but that's out of your control. It's one of the things we can't change.

        – Ed Plunkett
        12 hours ago











      • I can see something like that not being perceived as immature, in specific company cultures. (Maybe if your company is selling essential oils? :D).

        – Lichtbringer
        4 hours ago

















      • I agree they most probably don't read them, I don't agree I would look immature. Unprofessional for sure, according to all answers, but I for myself would not consider immature such behaviour if I was on the other side of the email.

        – bracco23
        13 hours ago






      • 6





        @bracco23 Immature is a matter of opinion, but in business you should focus on business: getting things done. If it's not relevant to business, leave it out of the email. When it's someone you work with personally and have a decent, friendly relationship with, that's different. This is not one of those cases. Keep it strictly professional.

        – only_pro
        13 hours ago






      • 24





        @bracco23: Sharing irrelevant information like quotes etc is something teenagers often do (and that's okay, it's part of being a teenager to figure out and display your identity). The behavior is therefore generally perceived to be that of a teenager, and thus immature. It's not direct proof of immaturity, but it's a lack of profssional experience combined with a behavior commonly found in teenagers that leads to the inference of immaturity.

        – Flater
        13 hours ago







      • 7





        @bracco23 The point is that you aren't on the other side of the email. A different person is, and that person will probably consider the quotes immature. It's unfair that they form independent opinions of your behavior based on standards other than your own, but that's out of your control. It's one of the things we can't change.

        – Ed Plunkett
        12 hours ago











      • I can see something like that not being perceived as immature, in specific company cultures. (Maybe if your company is selling essential oils? :D).

        – Lichtbringer
        4 hours ago
















      I agree they most probably don't read them, I don't agree I would look immature. Unprofessional for sure, according to all answers, but I for myself would not consider immature such behaviour if I was on the other side of the email.

      – bracco23
      13 hours ago





      I agree they most probably don't read them, I don't agree I would look immature. Unprofessional for sure, according to all answers, but I for myself would not consider immature such behaviour if I was on the other side of the email.

      – bracco23
      13 hours ago




      6




      6





      @bracco23 Immature is a matter of opinion, but in business you should focus on business: getting things done. If it's not relevant to business, leave it out of the email. When it's someone you work with personally and have a decent, friendly relationship with, that's different. This is not one of those cases. Keep it strictly professional.

      – only_pro
      13 hours ago





      @bracco23 Immature is a matter of opinion, but in business you should focus on business: getting things done. If it's not relevant to business, leave it out of the email. When it's someone you work with personally and have a decent, friendly relationship with, that's different. This is not one of those cases. Keep it strictly professional.

      – only_pro
      13 hours ago




      24




      24





      @bracco23: Sharing irrelevant information like quotes etc is something teenagers often do (and that's okay, it's part of being a teenager to figure out and display your identity). The behavior is therefore generally perceived to be that of a teenager, and thus immature. It's not direct proof of immaturity, but it's a lack of profssional experience combined with a behavior commonly found in teenagers that leads to the inference of immaturity.

      – Flater
      13 hours ago






      @bracco23: Sharing irrelevant information like quotes etc is something teenagers often do (and that's okay, it's part of being a teenager to figure out and display your identity). The behavior is therefore generally perceived to be that of a teenager, and thus immature. It's not direct proof of immaturity, but it's a lack of profssional experience combined with a behavior commonly found in teenagers that leads to the inference of immaturity.

      – Flater
      13 hours ago





      7




      7





      @bracco23 The point is that you aren't on the other side of the email. A different person is, and that person will probably consider the quotes immature. It's unfair that they form independent opinions of your behavior based on standards other than your own, but that's out of your control. It's one of the things we can't change.

      – Ed Plunkett
      12 hours ago





      @bracco23 The point is that you aren't on the other side of the email. A different person is, and that person will probably consider the quotes immature. It's unfair that they form independent opinions of your behavior based on standards other than your own, but that's out of your control. It's one of the things we can't change.

      – Ed Plunkett
      12 hours ago













      I can see something like that not being perceived as immature, in specific company cultures. (Maybe if your company is selling essential oils? :D).

      – Lichtbringer
      4 hours ago





      I can see something like that not being perceived as immature, in specific company cultures. (Maybe if your company is selling essential oils? :D).

      – Lichtbringer
      4 hours ago











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       Hi bracco23,



      please see my answer in the attachment.



      Greetings, Chris




      There is no reason to bloat your email with unnecessary text. These
      people will handle a huge bunch of those emails, you will disturb their
      workflow
      if you keep adding noise.



      Also your boss might not get offended by your random quotes, but he
      might get offended because your browsing the internet for useless
      stuff
      .



      Keep it short and simple.






      share

























      • Hi Chris, It seems you have forgotten the attachment.

        – Zabba
        6 hours ago







      • 2





        @Zabba Sorry, this time with attachment.

        – Chris
        5 hours ago















      19














       Hi bracco23,



      please see my answer in the attachment.



      Greetings, Chris




      There is no reason to bloat your email with unnecessary text. These
      people will handle a huge bunch of those emails, you will disturb their
      workflow
      if you keep adding noise.



      Also your boss might not get offended by your random quotes, but he
      might get offended because your browsing the internet for useless
      stuff
      .



      Keep it short and simple.






      share

























      • Hi Chris, It seems you have forgotten the attachment.

        – Zabba
        6 hours ago







      • 2





        @Zabba Sorry, this time with attachment.

        – Chris
        5 hours ago













      19












      19








      19







       Hi bracco23,



      please see my answer in the attachment.



      Greetings, Chris




      There is no reason to bloat your email with unnecessary text. These
      people will handle a huge bunch of those emails, you will disturb their
      workflow
      if you keep adding noise.



      Also your boss might not get offended by your random quotes, but he
      might get offended because your browsing the internet for useless
      stuff
      .



      Keep it short and simple.






      share















       Hi bracco23,



      please see my answer in the attachment.



      Greetings, Chris




      There is no reason to bloat your email with unnecessary text. These
      people will handle a huge bunch of those emails, you will disturb their
      workflow
      if you keep adding noise.



      Also your boss might not get offended by your random quotes, but he
      might get offended because your browsing the internet for useless
      stuff
      .



      Keep it short and simple.







      share













      share


      share








      edited 8 hours ago

























      answered 13 hours ago









      ChrisChris

      484310




      484310












      • Hi Chris, It seems you have forgotten the attachment.

        – Zabba
        6 hours ago







      • 2





        @Zabba Sorry, this time with attachment.

        – Chris
        5 hours ago

















      • Hi Chris, It seems you have forgotten the attachment.

        – Zabba
        6 hours ago







      • 2





        @Zabba Sorry, this time with attachment.

        – Chris
        5 hours ago
















      Hi Chris, It seems you have forgotten the attachment.

      – Zabba
      6 hours ago






      Hi Chris, It seems you have forgotten the attachment.

      – Zabba
      6 hours ago





      2




      2





      @Zabba Sorry, this time with attachment.

      – Chris
      5 hours ago





      @Zabba Sorry, this time with attachment.

      – Chris
      5 hours ago











      5














      Informality and unrelated content in work messages are not professional. That does not make it unprofessional.



      When this is acceptable and when it isn't is very nuanced, and depends on the office culture, the audience, how often you do it, how well it is received, your particular relationship with everyone who will see it, your reputation, your age, etc. Generally, if it in any way impedes business functioning the only professional response is to stop.



      People who have these social skills are more popular, more influential, and can see concrete advantages in their careers.






      share|improve this answer























      • The OP doesn't even know who he's sending these timesheets to. Unsollicited communication is spam, not related to any social skill..

        – George M
        6 hours ago






      • 1





        @GeorgeM Sending timesheets to the timesheet person isn't unsolicited communication. It's literally a part of that person's job to receive timesheets.

        – David Richerby
        4 hours ago











      • The timesheets are not unsolicited, but random quotes and personalized messages are.

        – George M
        4 hours ago















      5














      Informality and unrelated content in work messages are not professional. That does not make it unprofessional.



      When this is acceptable and when it isn't is very nuanced, and depends on the office culture, the audience, how often you do it, how well it is received, your particular relationship with everyone who will see it, your reputation, your age, etc. Generally, if it in any way impedes business functioning the only professional response is to stop.



      People who have these social skills are more popular, more influential, and can see concrete advantages in their careers.






      share|improve this answer























      • The OP doesn't even know who he's sending these timesheets to. Unsollicited communication is spam, not related to any social skill..

        – George M
        6 hours ago






      • 1





        @GeorgeM Sending timesheets to the timesheet person isn't unsolicited communication. It's literally a part of that person's job to receive timesheets.

        – David Richerby
        4 hours ago











      • The timesheets are not unsolicited, but random quotes and personalized messages are.

        – George M
        4 hours ago













      5












      5








      5







      Informality and unrelated content in work messages are not professional. That does not make it unprofessional.



      When this is acceptable and when it isn't is very nuanced, and depends on the office culture, the audience, how often you do it, how well it is received, your particular relationship with everyone who will see it, your reputation, your age, etc. Generally, if it in any way impedes business functioning the only professional response is to stop.



      People who have these social skills are more popular, more influential, and can see concrete advantages in their careers.






      share|improve this answer













      Informality and unrelated content in work messages are not professional. That does not make it unprofessional.



      When this is acceptable and when it isn't is very nuanced, and depends on the office culture, the audience, how often you do it, how well it is received, your particular relationship with everyone who will see it, your reputation, your age, etc. Generally, if it in any way impedes business functioning the only professional response is to stop.



      People who have these social skills are more popular, more influential, and can see concrete advantages in their careers.







      share|improve this answer












      share|improve this answer



      share|improve this answer










      answered 11 hours ago









      MackMMackM

      88011328




      88011328












      • The OP doesn't even know who he's sending these timesheets to. Unsollicited communication is spam, not related to any social skill..

        – George M
        6 hours ago






      • 1





        @GeorgeM Sending timesheets to the timesheet person isn't unsolicited communication. It's literally a part of that person's job to receive timesheets.

        – David Richerby
        4 hours ago











      • The timesheets are not unsolicited, but random quotes and personalized messages are.

        – George M
        4 hours ago

















      • The OP doesn't even know who he's sending these timesheets to. Unsollicited communication is spam, not related to any social skill..

        – George M
        6 hours ago






      • 1





        @GeorgeM Sending timesheets to the timesheet person isn't unsolicited communication. It's literally a part of that person's job to receive timesheets.

        – David Richerby
        4 hours ago











      • The timesheets are not unsolicited, but random quotes and personalized messages are.

        – George M
        4 hours ago
















      The OP doesn't even know who he's sending these timesheets to. Unsollicited communication is spam, not related to any social skill..

      – George M
      6 hours ago





      The OP doesn't even know who he's sending these timesheets to. Unsollicited communication is spam, not related to any social skill..

      – George M
      6 hours ago




      1




      1





      @GeorgeM Sending timesheets to the timesheet person isn't unsolicited communication. It's literally a part of that person's job to receive timesheets.

      – David Richerby
      4 hours ago





      @GeorgeM Sending timesheets to the timesheet person isn't unsolicited communication. It's literally a part of that person's job to receive timesheets.

      – David Richerby
      4 hours ago













      The timesheets are not unsolicited, but random quotes and personalized messages are.

      – George M
      4 hours ago





      The timesheets are not unsolicited, but random quotes and personalized messages are.

      – George M
      4 hours ago











      4















      Is it professional to write unrelated content in an almost-emtpy email?




      No. Why would you confuse the reader by adding something random?



      Try to keep it short and simple.






      share|improve this answer





























        4















        Is it professional to write unrelated content in an almost-emtpy email?




        No. Why would you confuse the reader by adding something random?



        Try to keep it short and simple.






        share|improve this answer



























          4












          4








          4








          Is it professional to write unrelated content in an almost-emtpy email?




          No. Why would you confuse the reader by adding something random?



          Try to keep it short and simple.






          share|improve this answer
















          Is it professional to write unrelated content in an almost-emtpy email?




          No. Why would you confuse the reader by adding something random?



          Try to keep it short and simple.







          share|improve this answer














          share|improve this answer



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          edited 13 hours ago

























          answered 13 hours ago









          newguynewguy

          8231717




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              3














              There's no reason or need to "adorn" the email with superfluous text. There's also no reason to write the same thing in the email as is contained in the attached time sheet.




              Attached is my time sheet for the period xx/xx/xxxx through
              xx/xx/xxxx. Thank you.







              share|improve this answer



























                3














                There's no reason or need to "adorn" the email with superfluous text. There's also no reason to write the same thing in the email as is contained in the attached time sheet.




                Attached is my time sheet for the period xx/xx/xxxx through
                xx/xx/xxxx. Thank you.







                share|improve this answer

























                  3












                  3








                  3







                  There's no reason or need to "adorn" the email with superfluous text. There's also no reason to write the same thing in the email as is contained in the attached time sheet.




                  Attached is my time sheet for the period xx/xx/xxxx through
                  xx/xx/xxxx. Thank you.







                  share|improve this answer













                  There's no reason or need to "adorn" the email with superfluous text. There's also no reason to write the same thing in the email as is contained in the attached time sheet.




                  Attached is my time sheet for the period xx/xx/xxxx through
                  xx/xx/xxxx. Thank you.








                  share|improve this answer












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