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Netiquette (or ediquette for online behavior)

DIGITAL ETIQUETTE VIDEO

Rules for online behavior

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dumMk6da-U

 

TEXT NETIQUETTE

Sources: http://www.ehow.com/how_5684700_use-text-messaging-effectively.html

http://etiquetteschoolofohio.com/2012/03/02/texting-etiquette-dos-and-donts/

 

Do’s and Don’t’s:

  • Know your audience. Texting created a new shorthand language that saves people time and space when sending a message. However, this text speak is not appropriate in professional situations ( "U" for "you" and "UR" for "your"). Also use proper punctuation when texting professionals, bosses, parents, and the like.

  • Write short, concise messages. Text messaging keeps the need for phone calls to a minimum, but long strings of messages are time consuming. Call or email the recipient if the conversation will take more than a few text messages to communicate.

  • Text safely. Texting while driving is now banned in many states because it is dangerous. Pull over and park if you must send a text while on the road.

  • Turn your text message notification to silent while in a public place and avoid messaging during public performances like movies, lectures and theater performances.

  • Text message only during the hours people are awake. The recipient might not appreciate receiving text messages in the wee hours of the morning.

  • Sign your text. Not everyone recognizes your number.

  • Remember texting is not private. If you don’t want it on the front page of the New York Times, don’t text it.

  • Don’t text while having a face-to-face conversation. This includes dinner conversation. How rude.

  • Don’t be impatient when waiting for a response. The recipient may be driving, dining, in a meeting, or attending a funeral.

  • Don’t assume everyone uses text messaging. Not everyone can afford it or they elect not to have it for various reasons. Respect their decision for usage. Always check with the recipient before initiating a text conversation.

 

EMAIL NETIQUETTE

Source: http://www.education.com/reference/article/netiquette-rules-behavior-internet/

 

  • Identify yourself: Begin messages with a salutation and end them with your name.

  • Use a signature (a footer with your identifying information) at the end of a message

  • Include a subject line. Give a descriptive phrase in the subject line of the message header that tells the topic of the message (not just "Hi, there!").

  • Avoid sarcasm. People who don't know you may misinterpret its meaning. Use appropriate emoticons (emotion icons) if necessary to help convey meaning.

  • Respect others' privacy. Do not quote or forward personal email without the original author's permission.

  • Acknowledge and return messages promptly.

  • No spam (a.k.a. junk mail). Don't contribute to worthless information on the Internet by sending or responding to mass postings of chain letters, rumors, etc.

  • Be concise. Keep messages concise—about one screen, as a rule of thumb.

  • Use appropriate language: Avoid coarse, rough, or rude language.

  • Observe good grammar and spelling.

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