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    Online Etiquette: Email, Texting, Video Calls, and Social Media

    The unwritten rules of digital communication.

    In this guide (4 steps):

    1. 1.Email etiquette
    2. 2.Texting etiquette
    3. 3.Video call etiquette
    4. 4.Social media
    1

    Email etiquette

    ~15s
    Always include a subject line. Use a greeting and sign-off. Do not type in ALL CAPS (reads as shouting). Reply within 24-48 hours. Use Reply All sparingly.
    2

    Texting etiquette

    ~15s
    Keep texts brief. Do not send 10 messages when one would do. Avoid texting before 8 AM or after 9 PM. If a conversation gets complex, suggest a phone call.
    3

    Video call etiquette

    ~15s
    Mute when not speaking. Look at the camera when talking. Choose a quiet, well-lit spot. Let people finish before responding — video calls have a slight delay.
    4

    Social media

    ~15s
    Think before posting — it is hard to take back. Do not share others photos without permission. Be kind in comments. Avoid sharing unverified news.

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