Many expect that if they "see" you are online, that you have time to chat. In my experience, when you don't do what other onliners expect, or you let them know those expectations are not entirely … [Read more...]
How to Decline E-mail Chat Requests
A site visitor was curious and pondered: Any etiquette tips about declining invitations to "chat" or "connect" with someone? Tailor your response based on if you know the person or not. If you know … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Instant (IM) Messaging Etiquette
Many of the concepts that apply to email apply to Texting, Chat and Instant Messaging (Desktop, Laptop, PDA, Blackberry, Pocket PC) and vice-versa. The key is courtesy and clarity in your … [Read more...]
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, … [Read more...]
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