Social media has crept into everyone’s lives. From pre-teens to seniors, just about everyone has some type of social media profile! In today’s social climate, your virtual actions and interactions have the potential to make a major impact on your “real” world.
Here are our Five Top Social Media Etiquette Tips to help you put your best digital foot forward!
Listen To That Little Voice
If you are making a new post and happen to think, “Maybe I shouldn’t post this,” consider: What would your grandmother or a potential boss think about what you were about to post? This is a good rule of thumb to follow when curating your digital content.
Tag, You’re It!
Be aware of what photos you are tagged in across your various social media profiles. These photos can have as much of an impact on your personal and professional life as something you may have posted yourself! (This is also an awesome excuse to untag yourself from any unflattering photos!)
Think About Your Legacy
Your social media profiles have the potential to be your own personal highlight reels. Do you want your reel to be filled with the best moments of your professional and personal life, or muddied up with content that does not reflect who you truly are?
Read the Room
The virtual room that is your sense of humor may be great, but it may not be universal. When making posts try to consider how what you are saying may be perceived by other readers. Which leads us to our next tip:
Stop and Think
Taking the time to replace your instant “reaction” with “reflection” can save you from saying or doing something you may regret online. It can also help you formulate more appropriate responses to any potential feedback.
Keeping these social media tips in the back of your mind can help you stay free and clear of any negative repercussions in your personal and professional life!
