Be sensitive when writing email messages. The person to whom you are writing may not share your values or cultural background. If you offend someone, apologize immediately. It doesn t cost anything and keeps the peace. Don t take offense easily when reading email messages.
People are often more uninhibited than usual when communicating via email.
However, if someone sends you a threatening email message, do not delete it. Show it to your supervisor and if necessary notify campus security immediately. Never forward a message unless you know it is true, especially email virus alerts. College network personnel subscribe to national and international virus alert services. They will know about a virus long before you do.