Saturday, February 11, 2012

Tech tips from the etiquette experts

From The netiquette of working life by Maija Palmer (February 7, 2012 Financial Times) - - tech tips from the etiquette experts:
  • Don't communicate electronically at the expense of personal interaction.  There is a reason people often need to discuss things face-to-face - - human contact still matters.
  • Avoid typing your message in capital letters because CAPS ARE THE EQUIVALENT OF SHOUTING.  Also beware of anger and frustration in the choice of words.
  • People in the flesh deserve more attention than a gadget, so whenever possible turn off your phone in social situations.
  • Don't put your phone on the dining table, or glance at it longingly mid-conversation.
  • Think of your texting as a conversation: If you would respond in the conversation, then respond in the text.
  • Don't post minute-by-minute updates to your relationship status.  Out in the real world, relationships are subtle, complex and dynamic.
  • Unlike in email messages, it can be permissible to write real-time messages entirely or mainly in lower cased.
  • It is acceptable to use standard IM abbreviations, but be prepared to explain any that the other person doesn't understand.

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