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Digital Etiquette Tips
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You witness cyberbullying in a comment section
Do not engage with the bully, support the victim, and report the behavior to the platform.
You receive a friend request from someone you don't know well
Consider their intentions and either accept, decline, or leave the request pending.
You receive an email with many recipients
Use 'Reply All' sparingly and only if your response is relevant to all recipients.
Someone's behavior online makes you uncomfortable
Limit your interactions or unfollow/block them if necessary for your comfort and safety.
You receive a direct message from a stranger
Politely inquire about the reason for their message, or ignore if it seems like spam or unsolicited.
You want to compliment someone's post
Write a positive comment or use reaction features to show appreciation.
You see an inspirational post that you like
Like, comment positively or share if you feel it could benefit others.
You're typing in ALL CAPS in an online conversation
Avoid typing in all caps as it might be perceived as shouting.
You want to correct someone's mistake online
Be polite and tactful, ensuring your correction is helpful and not just critical.
You disagree with a comment on a social media post
Respond respectfully or provide constructive criticism without attacking the person.
Someone posts a photo of you without your permission
Politely ask them to take it down or to ask for your permission in the future.
You've posted something and later regretted it
Delete the post if it's inappropriate and learn from the experience to be more mindful in the future.
You want to leave a group chat
Politely explain your reason for leaving or simply leave without a lengthy explanation.
Someone continually tags you in unwanted posts
Ask them privately to stop or adjust your tag settings to review tags before they appear on your profile.
You're in a video conference and not speaking
Mute your microphone to avoid background noise disrupting the conference.
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