Online etiquette/gadjet in our life

TERMEZ INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING ANDTECHNOLOGY FACULTY OF INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION DIRECTION 1ST LEVEL KT22AS GROUP STUDENT FAYZULLAYEV NODIRBEK

ONLINE ETIQUETTE/GADJET IN OUR LIFE

• Humans once communicated with smoke signals or by sending a message via carrier pigeon or horse. Overseas messages took months to reach their recipients by ship. Today, technology enables its users to communicate and send messages instantly. If you use communicative technology, including email, instant messaging and cell phone text messages, it's important to know the etiquette associated with each method and device. This will prevent you from accidentally offending a client, co-worker or boss when chatting via email or instant messaging.

• Many companies allow -- even encourage -- the use of a cell phone or smartphone on the job. However, just because you can bring your phone to work doesn't mean that you're allowed to use it any way you want. For example, it's not appropriate to make or receive calls while in meetings or in the restroom. You also shouldn't answer unimportant calls, such as those from friends, while on the clock. If you must take a call, go outside or find a quiet place where you can talk without disturbing co-workers.

• Social media enables you to communicate with hundreds of people at once via websites such as Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn. Businesses are taking advantage of the widespread use of social media and using it as a highly effective marketing tool. If you use social networking for business, be careful what you post, since all your followers can read it. Also, just because someone follows you, it doesn't mean you need to follow them back. Connect with followers by responding when they comment on your page or profile. Treat people with respect and dignity, the same way you would if you talked to them offline.

• Video chat, including the Skype service, enables you to have conference calls and meetings with co-workers and clients around the world. Video chat makes your meetings feel more personal, since you can see your chat partner as if you both were in the same room. Before beginning a video chat session, ensure that your webcam, chat software and Internet connection are set up correctly. Technical problems during a chat cause frustration and impatience for everyone involved. Consider hooking your computer to a wired Internet connection during a chat to eliminate the chance of wireless connection loss.

• Interrupting is generally considered rude behavior. Allow the speaker to finish a sentence in the conversation or if he has a designated time to speak, such as during a business meeting. In some instances you need to interrupt, such as when you are running short on time or the conversation is veering off topic or getting into an inappropriate area. In these cases, polite communication means knowing how to interrupt politely. Practice using phrases such as, “Excuse me, I know how valuable your time is, so I think we should stick to the topic.”