These days, students are often using social media – both for educational purposes and personal needs – but it is even better if they know how to use it with respect and etiquette. There are some conventional rules to follow in using the social media sites like Twitter and Facebook fairly. These are the basic things that one should follow when using a social media site.
These rules are the etiquette that everyone should follow. Even the internet and social media usage need to have an etiquette to follow in order to avoid online bullying, conflict of interest or just a bad vibe for your day. Students these days forget the importance of social media and how it can their personal and educational growth. Just because it is your own space online doesn’t mean that you will do anything you want even if it breaks some rule. Students should learn how to use social media wisely so they won’t meet any troubles.
Below are the etiquette to follow:
Do not over post.
Use the new poll feature wisely. Use it to ask one question.
If you got an unflattering photo, then don’t tag the people in the photo.
Do not post embarrassing photos.
You should reply to comments especially if they are inquiries.
If you want to tell somebody a very personal matter, use the Private Message.
Avoid using caps lock.
Don’t tag people with your promotional offer or business offer.
Don’t spam comments or the Facebook wall of people with affiliate offers.
If you want to tag a photo with someone, ask their permission first.
As much as possible, post only positive content.
Avoid trash talking.
Be real and don’t fake your personality.
If you want to share personal matter, use DM or direct message.
Limit your tweet to 140 characters
Don’t spam Twitter timeline with affiliate offers.
Do not use apps that will increase the number of your followers. Twitter will ban your profile.
Tweet only sensible things and will contribute real value to other people.
Avoid caps lock.
Make sure to @Mention wisely.
Retweets other sensible tweets that will help you and your followers.
OTHERS:
Make sure your message is concise.
Your email template should be simple.
If there are any questions in the email, answer them all.
Caps lock is NO-NO.
Check your spelling and grammar.
Chain letter must no be sent to your contacts,
Always include your contact information
Make sure to attach to your email all necessary documents.
Ensure to reply as soon as possible.
Do not overuse the Reply All button.
MESSAGE BOARD ON FORUMS
Introduce yourself.
Do not spam the threads.
Read the guidelines
Use the categories wisely.
Make sure to do your research before starting a new thread.
Use Private Message to adhere your private matters to someone in the forum.
Ensure that you contribute something valuable regularly.
Check your grammar and spelling.
Even if we are living in the internet world these days, we still need to behave and act maturely.
About the Author:
Lisa Monica Parker juggles her time between graduate school and researcher for essay writers in Australia. She likes writing and reading humor posts on Facebook and Buzzfeed.
