subject: Eight Tips to Deal with Bully Emails [print this page] In today's world of electronic communication, bully emails are more frequent than ever. The most important thing to remember is not to respond right away. Give it time. If you happen to be a Bold personality type, this might be most difficult for you. But, you can do it. If you must, write the email, but don't send it. Stop. Move away from your computer or turn off your hand-held. Take your time and then respond. Time mollifies better than anything else. Use it! Responding to a bully as a bully only creates two bullies! To Say It Just Right, you must step ahead of the bully emailer and show them what professionalism looks like.
