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Responding to an email regarding family loss... An email was sent to my boss and me from an overseas associate who advised us of the loss of a family member and he could not attend calls. ( I was not copied on the email, but included on the To: XXX ).

My boss responded with a "Reply All"...".We will be thinking of you...xxxxxxxxx etc". Since she responded, would you also respond with your individual sympathy? I can Reply All or send a separate email directly to him only from me. Thank you!!

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  1. Anonymous

    Of course, they felt comfortable bringing you into the loop to that coworker. Separate email.

  2. Anonymous

    Thank you!

  3. Paulla Fetzek, MSEd

    Do whatever you feel comfortable with. Typically, I wouldn't do a reply all - out of respect for my other coworkers who may already be flooded with emails. I would send a private reply sharing my condolences.

  4. Anonymous

    Thank you!!

  5. Megan Leasher

    I concur with others. Private reply.

  6. Anonymous

    Yes agree....thank you

  7. Anonymous

    Thank you

  8. Anonymous

    Privately email.

  9. Anonymous

    Thank you

  10. Anonymous

    Answer and reply all

  11. Anonymous

    Oh course you respond separately and reply all just to keep the group energy up.

  12. Anonymous

    thank you

  13. Anonymous

    Up to you but I prefer to reply privately. Reply all isn't necessary.

  14. Anonymous

    Thank you.

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