You see it everyday. People are driving while texting or walking down the street attached to their mobile phones. In our latest video on the rules of netiquette, you'll learn 6 essential tips for cell phone etiquette to help you communicate safely and appropriately. At the end of the digital day, remember the following: Never text & drive Don't treat your phone as an accessory Keep conversations private when in public Keep your head up - don't text while walking Don't send a text to follow-up Avoid playing "texting games" Julie Spira is a cyber-relations and netiquette expert. She's the author of The Rules of Netiquette: How to ...
In honor of National email week, we posted some Dos and Don'ts on our Facebook page, and received many comments on the pet peeves from our readers. It's reported that over 100 trillion emails were sent last year on the public Internet. Whether you use Hotmail, Google, MacMail, AOL, or other Internet service providers, many of you are also using Facebook messages and direct messages on Twitter to connect with people, as it's a less digitally-crowded way to have your email be viewed. On Facebook, Margaret said, TYPING IN ALL CAPS was her pet peeve. Yes, that does mean you're yelling in ...
Netiquette Expert and author Julie Spira with Lisa Johnson Mandell on This Week in Careers. Find out why Twitter is essential for your business and the Rule of Netiquette for Twitter. We'd love it if you'd Like us on Facebook and share your netiquette stories.
In a recent article on Reuters, Facebook: new frontier in parent-teen relationship, they referenced a study which revealed almost two-thirds of the teens in the U.S. are Facebook friends with their parents. Of the students aged 16 -18 surveyed by Kaplan Test Prep, 38% said they ignored their friends requests from their parents. As social networking sites like Facebook become multi-generational, it isn’t uncommon to see parents comment on their children's Facebook profiles, resulting in a little parental social bickering. There are no rules of netiquette as it relates to parents and children on Facebook, other than make sure you are comfortable ...
In a recent article on Reuters, Facebook: new frontier in parent-teen relationship, they referenced a study which revealed almost two-thirds of the teens in the U.S. are Facebook friends with their parents. Of the students aged 16 -18 surveyed by Kaplan Test Prep, 38% said they ignored their friends requests from their parents. As social networking…
Over 107 trillion messages were sent in 2010, with over 294 billion emails sent daily. According to the website Pingdom.com, the number of emails sent last year increased by an additional 17 trillion since their report in 2009. As we near the end of the first month of the year, it’s time for an Internet…
Psychology Today calls bad break up behavior the “drive by breakup.” Unfortunately, It’s also on the rise. According to their article, 26% of singles aged 13-17 have broken up with their significant other in a text message. I shared my personal story with Psychology Today of the ending of my engagement via email with the…
If you’re like me, you’re thinking about New Year’s resolutions and wondering, “Do I really have to make them? Will I keep them?” This New Year, I’m recommending some Netiquette New Year’s resolutions that will keep the “social” in social media and will help you retain a following while keeping proper etiquette on the Internet….
In the ever-changing digital landscape, the Rules of Netiquette are a core part of being successful both in business and in matters of the heart. Here are our top 5 Rules of Netiquette for smart etiquette on the Internet. 1. No text is worth dying for. It’s critical to point out that some states have…
You were taught at an early age to send thank you notes after receiving a gift or attending a party. You knew to return phone calls in a timely manner and to apologize in person.
