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Tone of Online Communication

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When communicating online with a teacher or person in authority, what should you do?

Use informal language and avoid titles

Make jokes to break the ice

Avoid introducing yourself

Be polite and respectful, and use titles such as Mr. or Dr. (correct)

Why is it important to introduce yourself when writing to someone you haven't met?

To make the email longer

To show off your writing skills

To make sure the recipient knows who you are (correct)

To avoid using titles such as Mr. or Dr.

What happens when nonverbal communication is lost in online communication?

The tone of voice is more apparent

The message becomes more emotional

The meaning can be misinterpreted negatively (correct)

The message becomes more clear

What is the purpose of using positive words in online communication?

To set a positive tone Signup and view all the answers

Why are emojis used in online communication?

To add tone and emotion Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of beginning and ending with positive phrases in online communication?

To add a friendly or encouraging tone Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to be aware of your emotions on a video call?

Because your emotions will be visible to everyone Signup and view all the answers

What should you avoid when communicating online with someone you don't know well?

Making jokes Signup and view all the answers

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Online Communication

Communicating with Authority

Be polite and respectful when communicating with a teacher or person in authority
Use titles such as Mr., Mrs., or Dr. when addressing them

Introducing Yourself

When writing to someone you haven't met, introduce yourself
Clearly state the purpose of your message
Explain your reason for sending the message upfront

Communicating with Classmates

Remember that on video calls, your emotions will be visible to everyone
In written messages, feelings can be difficult to convey

Nonverbal Communication

Nonverbal cues like tone of voice, gestures, posture, and eye contact are lost in online communication
This can lead to misinterpretation of meaning

Positive Online Communication

Use positive words like "can" and "will" to set a positive tone
Avoid negative words like "can't" and "won't"
Be conversational in your writing to add warmth
Use emojis to add tone and emotion, but use them sparingly (one or two positive emojis)
Begin and end with positive phrases, such as friendly or encouraging words

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Learn about the tone and etiquette of online communication, including communicating with authority figures, introducing yourself, and behaving on video calls.