What is appropriate when emailing an old teacher?

Posted Sunday, November 28, 2010 by admin


I am a college freshman and I just visited my old high school with one of my friends. I had a lovely time and I got to see all of my favorite teachers. The thing was they all insist that I email them more often.. I would, I just don’t know what I would say.

Do I tell them about boyfriends and parties or what???

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4 Comments on "What is appropriate when emailing an old teacher?"

  • My Only Way Down said on Nov 30th, 2010 at 12:08 PM:

    No, not unless you were getting married. :) I would tell them about my work and what I am planning to do for a future job and how my schooling is going.

  • Bengie Etrada said on Nov 30th, 2010 at 4:14 PM:

    no just say how your doing in school and your grades

  • ♥megs♥ said on Dec 4th, 2010 at 1:06 AM:

    not unless they ask. just tell them how school is going and keep it casual. if they want to know theyll ask lol

  • zinnprojectbig said on Dec 4th, 2010 at 5:45 PM:

    It really depends on the teacher to whom you’re writing, but I’d agree with the other two who have answered. Keep it to school or career unless the teacher is a friend of the family.

    As a teacher, it feels good but a bit weird from the other side to have former students contact me via email or on one of the social sites. I tend to keep my distance.

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