Social+Media+Etiquette

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Though social media has improved communication and has many benefits, there is still a need for proper social media usage. In face-to-face interactions, there are certain rules one should follow such as: being polite, making eye contact, and listening intently. Similar to face-to-face interactions, online interactions need proper guidelines to maintain appropriate communication. Here are a few rules to follow when on the popular social media website or otherwise known as Facebook.=====

=__10 Rules of Facebook__= =**__Rules of Instagram__**= The rules are fairly similar to Facebook, you can also set your Instagram to a private setting. This is so you can decide who follows you and who you allow to see the pictures that you post on there. If you don't know them, they probably shouldn't be following you. When you go looking to follow people, you should keep it to closer friends. You don't want to be blending your social life with your professional life. Also be careful of what kind of pictures you post on there. Future/current jobs will be checking all your social media sites and you don't want them to find something that would make them question you. Also keep your comments on your friends pictures positive. You don't want to say anything over social media that might upset someone.
 * 1) **Be careful of who you friend.** Only friend those you know personally, or that you feel comfortable with. Also, be weary that if you add your boss, they will have access to anything you post.
 * 2) **Don't post anything you wouldn't want your grandma to see.** Universities, management, and peers will have access to what you post. If there is any doubt if what your posting is appropriate, be safe and don't post it.
 * 3) **Keep "pokes" to a minimum.** Pokes should be used ONLY for close friends. You should never poke someone you have a professional relationship with.
 * 4) **Be aware of all photos you are tagged in.** Though you might not tag yourself in pictures, others can tag you.
 * 5) **Do not send friend requests to your boss.** If you would like to be Facebook friends with someone you have a professional relationship, let them add you first.
 * 6) **Make your Facebook page PRIVATE!**
 * 7) **Double check grammar and spelling mistakes.**
 * 8) **Keep your profile picture appropriate.** Even if your page is private, your profile picture may not be.
 * 9) **Do not like anything that is inappropriate.** Certain "likes" can lead to Facebook updates on your wall that are not appropriate-so think twice before liking certain pages
 * 10) **BE KIND**. Never post anything with malicious intent. It is immature, and social media should never be used as an outlet for anger or stress.