Social media etiquette

We need good manners on the internet. This is called Netiquette. We need to understand acronyms and smileys and use them properly. This website explains things:

http://www.bucks.edu/old_docs/online/dlresources/Netiquette-quiz-results.html

You should answer your emails, don’t wait too long because people want answers. 

Don’t send spam. Spam is email junk mail.

Use good spelling and punctuation for important emails, but it’s OK to take short cuts with friends.

Don’t use ALL CAPITALS, PEOPLE THINK YOU ARE SHOUTING.

If you get a chain letter don’t send it to other people. A chain letter is a letter that says, “You must send this to all your friends.” Chain letters annoy people and waste their time.

Be careful of flaming. Flaming is where you say something very strongly. Don’t insult people or bully them online. Keep the internet friendly.

Don’t keep sending too many things to people. It fills up their inbox.

People can’t see you when you write so sometimes we use smileys or emoticons like these

:-) Happy
:-( Sad
:-| Stern
;-) cheeky, winking
:-D Laughing
:-O Shocked

These are some acronyms that many people use:

BBFN = bye bye for now

BRB = be right back

FAQ = frequently asked questions

FYI = for your information

IMHO = in my humble opinion

LOL = laugh out loud

BTW = by the way