South Jersey Rules for ‘Digital Etiquette’
Have you ever sent a text, an email, or post something to Facebook and you're not quite sure if it was the right thing to do? Time to brush up on your digital etiquette with these expert-approved dos and don'ts from a new study by BT Mobile and Oxford University.
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Don't Look Through Your Partner's Phone
I have been tempted to look through my wife's iPhone, although I would never get the chance, because she's always on it, and she keeps it right next to her at all times.
- 2
Be Careful When Hitting 'Reply All' to a Group Message
Especially when this involves a group message at work. This rule could come back to bite you in the you know what, big time if you're gossiping about one of your co-workers.
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Never Send a Drunken Text or Post to Social Media
This can also blow up in your face and cause you major embarrassment with your family, friends, or co-workers.
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Never Send a Text or Post to Social Media When Angry
See above.
- 5
Don't Put Kisses in Texts or on Social Media to Clients or Co-Workers
This can really create an awkward situation for you, especially if your co-worker happens to be your boss. Enough said.
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Call the Boss if You're Sick
This is a mandatory rule to follow and it's common courtesy.
- 7
Don't Ever Text Bad News
The proper thing to do is to call with unexpected bad news. I'm sure the person receiving the bad news would also appreciate it.
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