Digital Awareness: Social Media Etiquette

Study Notes

Social Media Etiquette refers to the set of rules and guidelines for behaving appropriately online, particularly on social media platforms.

Online behavior can impact personal and professional reputation
Inappropriate behavior can lead to social, emotional, and even legal consequences
Good online etiquette promotes respect, empathy, and positive relationships

Respect others' privacy: Avoid posting personal or sensitive information about others without their consent.
Be authentic and honest: Represent yourself accurately and truthfully online.
Be respectful and empathetic: Avoid offensive or hurtful language, and be considerate of others' feelings and opinions.
Follow community guidelines: Familiarize yourself with and adhere to platform-specific rules and guidelines.
Use appropriate language and tone: Avoid using offensive language, jargon, or overly formal/informal tone.

Think before posting: Consider the potential impact of your posts on others and yourself.
Use privacy settings: Adjust settings to control who can see your content.
Avoid online arguments: Refrain from engaging in online conflicts or debates that can escalate negatively.
Be cautious of online scams and phishing: Verify the authenticity of messages and requests before responding or sharing personal information.

Cyberbullying: Harassing or intimidating others online can lead to serious emotional distress and legal consequences.
Reputation damage: Inappropriate online behavior can harm personal and professional reputation.
Legal issues: Engaging in illegal activities, such as online harassment or piracy, can result in legal action.

Social Media Etiquette involves following rules and guidelines for online behavior on social media platforms.

Inappropriate online behavior can lead to social, emotional, and legal consequences.
Online behavior impacts personal and professional reputation.
Good online etiquette promotes respect, empathy, and positive relationships.

Respect others' privacy by avoiding posts with personal or sensitive information about others without consent.
Be authentic and honest by representing yourself accurately and truthfully online.
Be respectful and empathetic by avoiding offensive language and being considerate of others' feelings and opinions.
Adhere to platform-specific rules and guidelines.
Use appropriate language and tone, avoiding offensive language, jargon, or overly formal/informal tone.

Consider the potential impact of your posts on others and yourself before posting.
Use privacy settings to control who can see your content.
Refrain from engaging in online conflicts or debates that can escalate negatively.
Verify the authenticity of messages and requests before responding or sharing personal information.

Cyberbullying can lead to serious emotional distress and legal consequences.
Inappropriate online behavior can harm personal and professional reputation.
Engaging in illegal activities, such as online harassment or piracy, can result in legal action.