Is it best to flag all business emails as high priority?

Answer 1

If it makes you feel like the message will be read sooner, then yes. But most likely it doesn't help much. However, people that do use the priority flag for all busines emails find that the inteneded reader assesses the priority also and those emails which continually are flagged in this way may be ignored as their content may be deemed lower. It is good practice only to flag high priority business communication if it really is "high priority" In this way the intended reader will learn and trust that your communication when flagged high must be read and actioned a.s.a.p. Not all business emails or communication is high priority.