This video illustrates 5 key rules for good relationship manners on Facebook. Since Facebook connects both business colleagues and personal friends, it’s wise to consider how manners in Facebook impact your business communication:
1. Don’t change your relationship status without consulting the other person.
2. Don’t post embarrassing photographs of other people.
3. Be discreet when posting messages on another person’s wall.
4. Don’t steal other people’s friends.
5. Don’t start negative groups.
The video illustrates these rules well, plus it’s funny:
I noticed a friend posted a message about how much he hated his job on his wall this morning. Some of his colleagues are his Facebook friends. This violates rule #3 – he was not discreet posting on his own wall.
Have you seen other incidents of embarrassing Facebook behavior that impacted work relationships?
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