Is technology, smartphone or Blackberry etiquette any different than E-mail Etiquette? Nope. I get e-mails almost daily asking me this question. I get asked about smartphone, Blackberry and handheld device etiquette as though by virtue of the device being used, courtesy and common sense does … [Read more...]
Texting, IM and Chat Availability Expectations
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 correct, (no matter how nicely) they get hurt feelings. That said, it is perfectly O.K. to let others … [Read more...]
Blackberry (Smart Phone) 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 … [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 communications. You need to use Instant Messaging (IM) or Text Messaging properly with consideration for the … [Read more...]