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Five Online Etiquette Tips  

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11/27/2013 12:48 am
Five Online Etiquette Tips

Five Online Etiquette Tips

When attending school online takes classroom correspondence to a whole new level. It’s important to follow the guidelines of proper online etiquette to ensure good communication between you, your classmates and your<b> teachers. </font></b>The same guidelines should be used when communicating with people online or on a Site like this one. You are trying to make a connection, convey thoughts and ideas, in hopes to get what it is you desire. Take the time to look over these five simple Etiquette tips that just might help you better make those connections.

Respect. Whether the class is online or on-site, respect is essential. It allows all involved parties to focus on the objective and prevents distracting disagreements. Be sure to use a polite tone, read before responding and be constructive with your criticism. It’s important to treat all online interactions the same as face-to-face interactions.

Use Proper Formatting, Punctuation and Grammar. Though online communication is still new, the same rules of English apply in a classroom setting as well as on a site like FriendFinder-x. Capitalize letters when necessary, use appropriate punctuation and avoid using slang and abbreviations. You’ll not only make your posts easier to read; you’ll demonstrate your professionalism and personal value.

Be Honest. Because tone is difficult to convey online, sarcasm or humor can easily be misinterpreted. Though you may be tempted to joke around with your classmates, something written for a laugh may offend others. If you are unsure whether your message will be misconstrued, consider using an emoticon to lighten the tone.

If you have a disagreement or issue with a fellow classmate or person online, you can report it to those running the site or simply agree to disagree and move on. Most people online stick to their guns when it comes to the position that they take.

Stay on Topic, and Keep it Brief. Online classes and site like FriendFinder-x require a lot of reading, and when responding, it may be difficult to decide where to start. Focus your comments into short topics to keep the conversation flowing. Avoid being too wordy, and instead say what you need to say without veering off topic.

Although using a more formal tone online might seem unusual at first, by keeping your online conversations respectful and direct, you’ll clear the way for easy communication.

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