Facebook Etiquette

What Is and Is Not Appropriate to Say on Facebook and Twitter?

Madeline Carey | Posted 05.22.2012

Read More: Facebook Rules, Twitter, Facebook, Facebook Etiquette, Facebook Privacy, Twitter Etiquette, Facebook Courtesy, College News

There are some things, however, that should really never be mentioned on Facebook. An unspoken etiquette is necessary when navigating social media sites, and these are some don'ts that you may have overlooked in the past.

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The 7 Most Annoying Types Of Facebook Friends

| Ashley Brooks | Posted 02.18.2012

Read More: Facebook Dating, Facebook Etiquette, Facebook Humor, Facebook Status, Facebook Status Updates, Facebook Friends, Fun Stuff, Facebook, Facebook Jokes, High School News

Although Facebook has dramatically changed the rules of social interactions, there are some things that are still not allowed. This includes writing ...

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#Valentine'sDayHumblebrag

Jessica Pearce Rotondi | Posted 04.15.2012

Read More: Valentine's Day Gifts, Twitpic, Facebook Etiquette, Valentine's Day, Slidepollajax, Twitter Etiqutte, Facebook, Humblebrag, Single Women, Women News

Today, with Facebook and Twitter feeds across America lighting up with images of candy, roses and slightly creepy teddy bears, Valentine's Day has never been harder to avoid.

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Rules of Netiquette for Email and Status Updates

Julie Spira | Posted 04.02.2012

Read More: Email Etiquette, Facebook Etiquette, Web Etiquette, Internet Manners, Twitter Etiquette, Internet Etiquette, Video, Style News

It's time to put your best digital foot forward with five simple rules of netiquette for sending email, posting on Facebook and Twitter, and sharing content on your favorite social networking sites.

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Queeries: What To Do About Facebook After A Death

Steven Petrow | Posted 03.19.2012

Read More: Facebook Manners, Facebook, Delete Facebook Account, Death, Facebook Etiquette, Facebook Accounts Dead People, Death & Dying, Dead People Facebook Accounts, Facebook Death, Facebook Dead People, Dead People Facebook, Gay Voices News

We all confront mortality at some point. In response, Facebook created memorial profile pages, which allow us to visit, chat, and stay connected with our dearly departed friends and family.

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Queeries: Now What? My Boss Sent Me a 'Friend' Request

Steven Petrow | Posted 01.14.2012

Read More: Online Etiquette, Facebook Friends, Facebook, Work Facebook Friends, Boss Facebook Friends, Facebook Etiquette, Gay Voices News

You're in a tricky spot right now, but it was your boss who made the misstep because he broke a simple Facebook rule: don't friend anyone who works for you, because it puts that person in a difficult position (as you're finding out).

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When It Comes To Facebook, Avoid Playing With Fire

Jessica Pearce Rotondi | Posted 01.04.2012

Read More: Facebook Privacy Settings, Nikki Rasmussen, Defriend, Facebook Etiquette, Slidepollajax, Facebook Privacy, Defriending, Facebook, Jennifer Harris, Women News

Here are some tips on how to navigate (and avoid) awkward social media situations -- before they escalate into real-world repercussions.

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"I Could Forgive Him, But Not Her."

Erin Mantz | Posted 12.27.2011

Read More: First Love, Facebook, Friendship, High School Reunions, Frenemies, Facebook Etiquette, High School, Forgiveness, Women News

It happened 25 years ago -- so why am I still thinking abou it today? "C" just sent me a friend request on Facebook.

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The New Rules: Dating Secrets For Texting, Facebook And Bootycalls

newyorker.com | Posted by Kate Bittman | Posted 08.24.2011

Read More: Dating Tips, The Rules, Dating Rules, Ellen Fein, Twitter Etiquette, Publishers Lunch, Sherrie Schneider, Facebook Etiquette, Books News

This week, Publishers Lunch Weekly announced the upcoming publication of a fifth book by Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider, the authors of the dreaded ...

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The Rules of Netiquette -- To Tag, or Not to Tag

Julie Spira | Posted 07.17.2011

Read More: Julie Spira, Netiquette, Etiquette, Rules of Netiquette, Internet Etiquette, Facebook Etiquette, Style News

Being tagged in a video without your permission where you have no sales relationship with someone simply breaks the rules of netiquette. My followers would assume I was endorsing and approving a service that I knew nothing about.

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Getting Engaged And Getting Into Trouble

Lodro Rinzler | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Social Networking Facebook, Social Media, Marriage, Engaged, Social Networking, Facebook Etiquette, Facebook Relationship Status, Facebook, Facebook Engaged, Facebook Relationships, Healthy Living News

We opened up our phones, sent text messages to friends and family, and changed our Facebook relationship status to "engaged." In retrospect this was the worst idea I've had in years.

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E-Relationships

Robyn Okrant | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Facebook Relationship Status, Facebook Privacy, Online Etiquette, Facebook, Facebook Etiquette, Healthy Living News

Is changing your Facebook status to "in a relationship" a new step in a couple's evolution?

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An Open Letter To My Facebook Friends: Your Status Update = FAIL

Joseph Satto | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Social Networking, Facebook, Facebook Status Updates, Social Media Etiquette, Facebook Etiquette, Internet Etiquette, Social Networking Etiquette, Status Updates Etiquette, Status Update Etiquette, Healthy Living News

By updating with minutiae and daily grind stuff, you run the risk of triggering the "boy who cried wolf" label. However, use your updates sparingly and they are likely to reach a larger audience and to much greater effect.

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Is Facebook Causing Asthma Attacks?

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Facebook Search, Facebook Movie, Facebook Online, Facebook Etiquette, Facebook Friends, Facebook, Home News

LONDON -- Beware unhappy asthmatics: Italian doctors warn that Facebook could trigger an attack in some susceptible users. Gennaro D'Amato and collea...

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11 Etiquette Tips For Facebookers

Amy Chan | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Social Etiquette, Facebook, Social Media, Social Marketing, Social Networking Manners, Facebook Manners, Social Networking Etiquette, Facebook Etiquette, Healthy Living News

Most of us were taught the basics of social graces and etiquette as far back as kindergarten, but the rapid emergence of social media has come with a whole new set of ways to conduct oneself online.

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How to Handle A Facebook Frenemy

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.17.2011

QUESTION Dear Irene, After years of friendship, my relationship with a colleague was damaged while both of us were enduring major losses in our l...

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Facebook Dos and Don'ts

Julia Plevin | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Facebook Privacy, Facebook, Relationships, Social Networking, Facebook Etiquette, Facebook Rules, Facebook Tips, Social Networking Privacy, Healthy Living News

There is a whole world of etiquette that most people are completely unaware of. For those who are unaware, please adhere to the following dos and don'ts in order to save face on Facebook.

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10 Tips For Dealing With Family On Facebook

switched.com | By Chris Morris (RSS Feed) — Oct 12th 2009 at 12:35PM | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Facebook Tips, How to Use Facebook, Facebook Etiquette, Facebook, Family Facebook, Facebooking Tips, Technology News

It's probably the scariest friend request you'll ever get: Your mom (or dad... or, God forbid, grandparent) has joined Facebook -- and they want to co...

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Facebook Relationship Etiquette: Timmy And Alice Explain It All (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Alex Leo | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Facebook, YourTango Facebook, Video, Timmy and Alice, Facebook Etiquette, Facebook Breakups, Facebook Etiquette Video, Facebook Video, Yourtango, Facebook Relationship Etiquette, Facebook Relationship Issues, Facebook Relationship, Comedy News

In this 50s Style news reel we meet Alice, an average teen (white, blond) who loves her beau Timmy until she discovers he downgraded them from "In a r...

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