With the speed of transmission, users assume speedy replies. Whether a good or bad assumption, people appreciate knowing when you will be offline for extended periods.
Some e-mail programs have built-in out-of-the-office features. Others do not.
You have two choices:
I) Use the auto-responder that tells people you're offline. (In preparing your automatic response to incoming e-mail, you can be as specific or vague as you want about if and when you'll respond.
2) Have someone else check your e:mail and respond in your absence.
Although there are exceptions in everyculture, generally, ifyou'll not be responding to your e-mail for more than 48 hours, use the auto-responder to let others know you have not read their incoming messages.
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