https://www.nku.edu/~rkdrury/experiment/netiquette_quiz.htm
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As you can see, netiquette know-how can be tricky. Here are some important things to remember about netiquette when online...
1. Show respect to others at all times
When emailing, posting, or otherwise engaged online, remember that everyone has feelings and opinions. You don't have to necessarily agree with what others are saying, but it is good practice to show respect by not commenting if you have something negative to say.
2. Consider how your comments could be interpreted
WHEN YOU USE ALL CAPS IN AN EMAIL IT IS THE SAME AS YELLING AT SOMEONE!. This is a major don't! It is important to consider how the person on the other end of your email or discussion post may interpret your message. Even if you have the best intentions, little things like ALL CAPS or strong language can alter your original meaning and cause someone to misunderstand you. When you are face-to-face, you have the benefit of nonverbal cues and facial expressions. Online you don't have those options to enhance your communication skills, so consider what and how you say something before you say it.
3. What you think is funny is probably not funny to someone else
Jokes are very difficult to convey properly while online. You sense of humor may not translate without the help of face-to-face communication. The recipient of your joke may not even realize that you are joking and may become offended if you are not careful. When using emojis, be careful that the true meaning of the emoji matches your intent. Some emojis have different meanings than you might think.
4. You never know who's watching you online...
You have to remember that the Internet makes your private life very public. Personal or sensitive information shared online can have drastic consequences for you socially and professionally. Even if you restrict who can see your information, those with whom you communicate can share your information. The bottom line: there is no privacy on the public Internet!
5. Know the rules
Before joining a group discussion or social media network, read through the code of conduct carefully. The rules are designed to protect users from each other and from themselves. If you are familiar with these guidelines then you can avoid making troublesome mistakes online.
6. Everyone is human
Remember that just as you had to learn the rules of netiquette, those with whom you communicate online are probably learning as well. Don't get too upset if you feel someone has offended you online. Their meaning may have been misunderstood. But if you think someone has intentionally been inappropriate, feel free to use reporting tools to flag that person's site or to bring attention to their misdeeds.
Check out these videos about Netiquette...
References:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/guides/about-netiquette
https://www.wonderopolis.org/wonder/do-you-have-good-netiquette/
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