what is email ? what is the purpose for email ?
Email, short for electronic mail, is a method of sending and receiving digital message. The primary purpose of email is to provide a medium in which people and businesses online can stay in contact online. In many aspects, it is much like having a mail box like the one homes have, and, in some cases, just as important.
what are the advantages and disadvantages of emails ?
Advantages :
you have a written record of your communication which you can refer to at a later date.
You don't need to hire a stenographer (short hand typist)
It is also instant.
You can also attach pictures and links
very eco-friendly
The language used in emails is simple and informal
Disadvantages :
Emails may carry viruses.
Many people send unwanted emails to others. These are called spam mails. It takes a lot of time to filter out the unwanted emails from those that are really important.
Emails cannot really be used for official business documents. They may be lost and you cannot sign them.
Your mailbox may get flooded with emails after a certain time so you have to empty it from time to time.
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