ONLINE ETIQUETTE YOU SHOULD OBEY

For you to maintain connections with others globally and within, the social media cannot be ignored. Despite the fact that these interactions occur on the computer, what you share is not always private. Here, certain etiquette rules should be observed. What are they?

Use appropriate language

When you curse or use derogatory language on social media networks with friends, you paint a bad picture of yourself.  According to www.wikihow.com, re-read each comment or post to ensure it is not offensive or contains offensive language.

Select interesting topics

Keep people interested in reading your updates by discussing interesting topics, but avoid controversial subjects. Complaints and overly personal details about negative events in your life are not recommended.

Be helpful

People want a personal connection, so listen well, and appear genuinely interested in others. Remember to post greetings on people’s birthdays, congratulate them when they write about accomplishments or milestones and offer advice when you can. If someone asks you a question, answer it promptly. Always follow up when others leave comments for you.

Watch your frequency

While it is good to post regularly, you do not want to post new updates so frequently that people get tired of seeing posts from you.

Be vigilant

It is not just enough to watch what you post on social media networks. You must also maintain vigilance about what others are posting about you and on your profile. If people are posting inappropriate pictures of you, you can remove the link to you or ask the person to take down the picture.

Do not share personal information

Your personal life is not for public consumption. Refrain from sharing such on any social media as it can be used against you.

Never comment about work online

Whining or complaining about work on social media is akin to announcing that you are not a professional. The only cases where talking about work online is acceptable is to perhaps congratulate a colleague or client for an accomplishment.

Be grammatically unimpeachable

 Double-check your statements for typos. Before you post, edit your comments. If you want to be taken seriously, make sure everything you write is grammatically correct and void of typos.

Be mindful when posting any photo

Any photos posted by you should be clean and “G” rated, no matter where it is in your profile. Delete inappropriate photos or do not post photos displaying sexually charged situations or where alcohol or drugs are involved.

Be cautious of sharing links

Share links or other friend’s information that may be considered universally acceptable. Remain neutral or uncontroversial by not posting links or liking pages that might be considered questionable or inappropriate.

Do not “like” controversial characters or celebrities

Liking political candidates, religious groups, certain musical groups, controversial movies, and television shows may tarnish your reputation with certain people. It all depends on the kind of circles you move in and how conservative a career path you are following.

Avoid angry or controversial conversations

If a friend or colleague posts something angry or emotionally charged on your page, delete the comment and caution him privately. Also, if a friend is fighting with someone on a social media channel, never participate or add a comment. This is simply good etiquette, to avoid adding fuel to the flames.

Unfriend friends who cannot abide to your wishes

Friends who consistently post inappropriate information or comments on your wall should be warmed to desist from doing so. In a situation they do not abide, unfriend this person.

Only link, follow, or friend people you know and trust

 Only associate yourself on social media with people with whom you have a relationship and are aligned with your goal of keeping a professional presence on social media.