"Old time" computer programmers know the acronyms EOL and EOF -- or --
end of line and
end of file. Those who saw the movie
Tron may remember a reference to EOF near the end of the movie. Both acronyms were used in computer programming and then crossed over to be used by programmers in other communications.
Now a new acronym is emerging -- EOM or
end of message. This is being used in email when the only text being sent is in the subject line. For example:
SUBJECT: Yes, mtg. @ 12n, will bring docs EOM
The EOM would tell the recipient that there is no text in the message, so the person can read the subject and feel comfortable deleted (or filing) the message without opening it.
NTR means
no thanks required. For example, if you send a message where a person may consider sending a "thank you," consider telling the person that no thanks is required. You can do that as text or use the acronym.
Of course, there are other terms or phrases you might use such as
no response required or
no reply required. Both of these would free the person from sending an unnecessary response and from you having to read the reply.
Of course, the person could reply with the thanks in the subject line and with EOM!
If you try these ideas, be sure to tell your colleagues what you are doing so they will understand your messages. If you decide that your staff should try this, talk about it at a staff meeting and get people to at least try the idea.
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