Etiquette refers to a set of globally accepted manners. It is the way people size you up. Some also believe that etiquette is a fancy word for kindness. Etiquette is that unwritten code of rules that teach us that no matter how educated we are, it is the way we treat others that is all that matters. Earlier etiquette used to be defined for dinner, telephone and even email. There is, however a new branch of etiquette that has gained popularity. We are referring to social media etiquette. At a time when social media has taken over our lives completely, there are some set of rules we must follow in order to create a desired image for ourselves on social media:
Weigh every piece of content well before posting.
Analyse the type of content that we wish to make public
Share information that you are very sure of being true, unauthentic piece of news shows bad on your account
Know how to react on different types of posts
Share posts on your page that you relate to, every post you share portrays your image
Avoid posting pics and content of others without their permission
Also, seek permission before tagging others
Use social media for marketing of products and services
Never talk negative about any other brand, elevate yours, don’t demean others
Try sharing posts which are informative, knowledgeable or even entertaining but must not hurt sentiments
Social media is a world in itself, the more we know it, the more we immerse in it. Our social media presence in itself is a reason why someone would explore our profile or not. Taking a risk here might not be the best decision. Being active on social media isn’t wrong, being active the right way is what matters.