Blackberry Etiquette

A site visitor writes: Do you have information on blackberry etiquette? People are over-using their e-mails, etc., in meetings and personal gatherings alike and i want to write a useful article about e-mail/phone etiquette. Regardless of the tool used to e-mail, the same courtesies and principles apply in as much as one needs to be [...]

Blackberry Etiquette?

Is Blackberry Etiquette any different than E-mail Etiquette? Nope. However, for some reason I get e-mails daily asking about Blackberry Etiquette as though by virtue of the device, courtesy and common sense does not apply. The topic I am most contact about is the checking and responding to e-mails when others feel it [...]

How to Handle Unasked for IM/AIM/ICQ Requests

Do you have onliners you probably don’t know asking to be added to your IM/AIM/ICQ contact list? Some give a first name and some don’t. Since you don’t know for sure if the request is coming from a person that you know, what is the best way to respond? You certainly don’t want [...]

Instant (IM) Messaging Etiquette

Many of the concepts that apply to email apply to Instant Messaging (Desktop, Laptop, PDA, Blackberry, Pocket PC) and visa-versa. The key is courtesy and clarity in your communications. You need to use Instant Messaging (IM) or Text Messaging properly with consideration for the person on the other side. First and foremost, always be cognizant [...]

Email Etiquette: Courtesy #5 ~ Use Instant Messaging (IM) Properly.

Use Instant Messaging (IM) or Text Messaging properly with consideration for the person on the other side. Many of the concepts that apply to email apply to Instant Messaging (Desktop, Laptop, PDA, Blackberry, Pocket PC) and visa-versa. The key is courtesy and clarity in your communications. First and foremost, always be cognizant about when and where [...]

Declining Chat Requests

A site visitor was curious and pondered: Any etiquette tips regarding declining invitations to “chat” or “connect” with someone? When it comes to declining invitations a simple but courteous reply such as “I’m sorry, I am not interested at this time — but thank you for for contacting me.” would do just fine. I do have [...]