Discussion: Is it okay to read and respond to email messages during meetings?
I'm looking for people who would like to share their opinion (pros and cons) on this topic. Thank you very much.
Posted by Karin Schroeck-Singh at 14 Jul 2010, 11:59 PM 
Categories: Discussions, Business Etiquette, Email Etiquette
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Categories: Discussions, Business Etiquette, Email Etiquette
Tags: manners is it okay to read and respond to email messages during meetings etiquette email business meeting etiquette discussion Karin Schroeck-Singh email etiquette email manners meeting etiquette meetings
I cannot think of an instance where this would be appropriate. I can think of plenty of instances, however, where it would not be. The use of emails and various handheld devices is in a period of adjustment. Respect on the other hand is here to stay despite the various attempts to thwart it.
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Only if it is relevant to the meeting. If not, it's sending the message that the speaker/meeting isn't very important.
Checking messages, unless relevant to the meeting, appears as impatient and rude.
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