Do you have friends who expect you to respond to their emails in seconds? Or how about those friends that want you to be available at all times for texts or chats? Do they think you have nothing better to … [Read more...]
How to Handle Unasked for DM and Text Requests
We are all so available online. If you have a website, there's a contact form folks can use. Or they see your email address somewhere and send you messages you didn't ask for. Then, there are Direct Messages on … [Read more...]
Texting Etiquette Tips
Many of the concepts that apply to email apply to Texting, Chat and Instant Messaging (Desktop, Laptop, Tablets, Smart Phones) and vice-versa. The key is courtesy and clarity in your communications. You should … [Read more...]
Technology Etiquette is not Device Dependent
Is technology, smartphone or Blackberry etiquette any different than E-mail Etiquette? Nope. I get emails almost daily asking me this question. I get asked about smartphone, Blackberry and handheld device … [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 … [Read more...]