SOCIAL NETWORKING ETIQUETTE

“Social Networking Etiquette: How to Introduce Yourself and Others Politely” gives tips on handling questions that come up during introductions on Facebook and Linkedin.
“Decide on a Friend Strategy,” you really need to think about who you want to accept as a friend on either social network.
“Communicate a Clear Policy to Potential Contact,” the key here is to communicate clearly your policy on accepting friends on either social network.
“Don’t Ignore Friends, or Friends of Friends,” it is ok to ignore users if they do not message letting you know how they know you or are spammers. If they do send you a message you should be polite and respond back.
“If the Answer is No, Offer Alternatives,” if you don’t feel comfortable being friends with them on one social network let them know that you are a member of another and ask them to join you on that one.
“Be Specific When Sending Invitations,” explain how you know the perosn because sometimes people don’t remember and it could bring back a memory.
“Give a Heads-Up When Brokering Connections Between Friends,” unless you are sure that the two people you want to introduce will accept each other you should always ask both beforehand so you don’t put one in an awkward position.


Lynch C. (2009, May 20). Social Networking Etiquette: How to Introduce Yourself and Others Politely. CIO. Retrieved June 9, 2011, from http://www.cio.com/article/493176/Social_Networking_Etiquette_How_to_Introduce_Yourself_and_Others_Politely