Is it ok not to reply to professor's email during weekends?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the etiquette of responding to a professor's email during weekends, specifically regarding the timing of sending a CV after receiving a request. Participants explore the appropriateness of delaying a response until Monday.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about whether it is rude to take longer to reply than the professor did.
  • Another participant suggests that it is acceptable to send the CV on Monday.
  • A different viewpoint proposes acknowledging the professor's email and indicating that the CV will be sent on Monday, which some participants agree with.
  • There is a reiteration of the idea that acknowledging receipt and mentioning the preparation of the CV is a wise approach.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that it is acceptable to delay the response until Monday, but there are varying suggestions on how to communicate this to the professor.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not explicitly address any assumptions about the professor's expectations or the norms of communication in academic settings.

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After asking a professor about undergraduate research on Friday, I received a positive reply that very evening. The professor also asked me to send him my CV. Hovewer, it would take me some time to make it. Would it be ok to send the CV on Monday, or is it rude to take more time than him to reply?
 
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It's fine to send it to him on Monday.
 
You could possibly acknowledge the receipt of his email, and state you are preparing your CV and it will be sent at some point on Monday.
 
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Stevie's answer is a wise move.
 
StevieTNZ said:
You could possibly acknowledge the receipt of his email, and state you are preparing your CV and it will be sent at some point on Monday.

I agree with this. Just state that you're preparing it and making sure it's up to date.
 

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