Netiquette

How to use social media sensibly.

1. Watch where you tweet (not when talking to someone, at the dinner table or during a performance - except a pop concert)
2. Beware of posting pictures of children.
   # Don't tag a friend's child in a photo without parental consent.
   # Don't tag other adults in pictures with seeking their permission first.
   # Don't post pictures of under-13s even if it is your child.
3. Don't comment on news that has not been made public.
   #Warn children not to post about a death in the family before everyone has been told.
4. Be careful what you post.
   # Chronic complaining is irritating.
   # Over-sharing is inappropriate.
   # Like farming (asking for Likes or Shares) is annoying.
   # Brag posts put people's backs up. Stick to only posting about really big achievements.
5. Ignore, decline, unfriend
   # Most people think it is odd to connect with a stranger on Facebook.
   # Most people are happy to ignore or decline a request, regardless of sender.
   # 61% of people think being friends with your boss is unwise.
   # Many people would avoid their children's friends on the social network.

Rudeness is a big turn-off on social media, as are opposing political views or repetitive posts. Don't want to seem rude by unfriending someone? Hide their updates from your news feed without them knowing - search for their profile, tap the icon Friends and then select Unfollow.

Source: Feature in Good Housekeeping September 2017