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Poll: Typically, how long does it take you to reply to an email from a regular client?
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Mario Freitas
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Brazil
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It varies a lot Dec 10, 2019

I usually reply all emails immediately. However:
1. I'm not always sitting in front of the PC or carrying my mobile around. I take breaks regularly;
2. Sometimes I'm very concentrated on a job, and it may take an hour before I check my inbox.
3. I have clients all over the world, so I keep receiving e-mails at 3:00 am, which will obviously be replied only at around 11:00 am.
4. There are other obvious factors that can change this standard.

Bettina Dauch
 
Muriel Vasconcellos
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United States
Local time: 08:58
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Other Dec 11, 2019

I'm not tethered to my cell or my computer.
If I haven't checked my e-mail, it could be quite a while.
If I'm in front of my computer and I've checked my e-mail, then right away.

Bettina Dauch
 
Michael Harris
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Germany
Local time: 17:58
Member (2006)
German to English
other Dec 11, 2019

I use Thunderbird as mail programme and a small window opens at the bottom right in my screen (plug a ping) whenever I receive a mail and if it is important then I generally answer quickly.
 
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