For more than a decade. I have used emails without fully grasping the significance of CC and BCC. It only became clear when I explored the email etiquette section 1.3.10 in IS101.
My first encounter with BCC was during a seemingly innocent letter preparation for all our clients. In my usual routine, I diligently carbon copy my partners on the email. However, my partner corrected my approach, advising me to BCC her instead. Being the obedient soul that I am, I complied without fully grasping the significance.
As I reflect on this, I find myself pondering the why behind her preference for a blind carbon copy. After all, she's involved in every email I send, so why the need for secrecy?
If I could turn back time, I would eagerly explain to my partner the difference of CC and BCC based on the golden principle of email etiquette. So, here's my digital plea: Let's all embrace the power of CC and BCC wisely in our email endeavors. May this newfound knowledge foster more effective and respectful digital communication.
Its quite interesting to hear your story on cc and Bcc, which resembles my story as well. I was not aware of different between cc and Bcc, so I would often use them in wrong way. But once I understood the difference, as recipient and cc may not see who is in your Bcc, it was quite shocking as why email had such functionality (May be for business needs)
ReplyDeleteHi Glenda! Great topic! I enjoyed hearing your story. Personally, I was aware of CC and BCC but never delved into using them or fully understood the difference. Your explanation was enlightening, and it's a learning curve I'm excited to navigate. Looking forward to reading more of your insightful blog posts!
ReplyDeleteDiscovering the nuances of CC and BCC after a decade of email use is quite a revelation! Your experience with a seemingly innocent letter and the guidance from your partner highlights the importance of understanding email etiquette. The shift from CC to BCC sparked curiosity about the significance of secrecy. Your digital plea to embrace the power of CC and BCC wisely is a great call for more effective and respectful digital communication. It's never too late to enhance our email practices!
ReplyDeleteVery glad 1.3.10 Email Etiquette shed light on the difference on (C)arbon (C)opy and (B)lind (C)arbon (C)opy :-)
ReplyDeleteYour partner may not be concerned with secrecy but maintaining a façade of private communication between you and the customer(s) so (A) that the customer may be willing to be more open with you one-on-one; or so (B) if and when the customer replies to you using reply all, BCC is NOT included, or (C) both!
If you could turn back time, I would say ask your partner her rationale for wanting you to have as a BCC recipient instead of a CC recipient before you educate her, she may already be 'educated' ^_^
Glenda, excellent topic! I liked your vignette. I had a supervisor who had rules on CC and BCC. They were strictly enforced due to privacy issues. It is nice to know how they work.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your personal experience with CC and BCC! Like you, I've always seen CC and BCC when creating emails, but I never bothered to use them let alone learn what they were. Thanks to LabSim and Professor Wu, learning this has improved my knowledge of email creation as well as made my emails more professional. Using CC and BCC is definitely a lifelong skill in the tech field.
ReplyDeleteHey Glenda, I too never knew the meaning behind using these. Since IS101 this is the first time ever using it. Nice to see you made a plea as well.
ReplyDeleteIt was great to learn about the true meaning of CC and BCC! I never understood it before and never worried about it, but now I use CC every time I get an email so I can see for myself first-hand how my email sounds and looks in case I messed up on something or if I need to send a new email concerning the last one and I don't remember what was on the last one, or even to confirm that I sent it to give myself reassurance.
ReplyDeleteHello Glenda, it is important to note the difference between Cc and Bcc, mostly it has to do with keeping the emails of certain individuals to be viewable by everyone who is part of the email chain. What is the reason you suspect she did not want her email to be visible in that instance?
ReplyDeleteHi Glenda! I agree with you as I also just did what I was told in the email world. I did not understand what the difference between Cc and Bcc, and even why I could not just put everyone in the "to" line. You did a good job a sharing your experience with this.
ReplyDeleteHey Glenda, you point out great points about Microsoft Outlook software. In general, the significance of CC and BCC is much greater than I could ever imagine. I never cared to learn about how it works and what it does until now. Good job!
ReplyDeleteGlenda, I agree completely with what you said. The whole 'CC' and 'BCC' thing is not something I grasped on till recently. However I mainly use it to try to show someone 'more important' the actions I am taking so things can get done quicker. Well said though!
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