How to ping someone by mail

I think there may be a bit of confusion here!

"Pinging" someone typically refers to sending a network packet to test whether a device is reachable and to measure the round-trip time for the packet to travel to the device and back. This is usually done using the ping command in a terminal or command prompt.

However, if you're asking how to send a message to someone to check if they're available or to get their attention, you can't exactly "ping" someone by mail. But you can try the following:

  1. Email: Send an email to the person's email address. This is a good way to reach out to someone and get their attention. You can use a subject line like "Hey, are you available?" or something similar.
  2. Instant Messaging: If you have the person's instant messaging handle (e.g., Skype, WhatsApp, Slack), you can send them a message to check if they're available.
  3. Phone or Video Call: If you have the person's phone number or video conferencing details, you can give them a call or schedule a video meeting to check in with them.
  4. Social Media: If you have the person's social media handle (e.g., Twitter, LinkedIn), you can send them a direct message or post a message on their wall to get their attention.

Remember to always be respectful and considerate when reaching out to someone, especially if they're busy or not available.