Etiquette: Manners in a modern, mediated society

1. Etiquette: Manners in a modern, mediated society

2. Cell Phones • Don’t text or call while driving • Do not take texts or voice mails when in a face-to-face conversation with someone else. • Don’t use text for formal conversations- invitations, etc. • Be aware of your tone. • Watch texting slang • Don’t get nailed with a TUI – Texting under the influence. • Be courteous of others schedule • Double check digits • Use discretion in what you say • Don’t use texting as a way to avoid unpleasant conversations that should be handled face-to-face

3. Emails • Use email to build trust, thank, encourage, inform. • Don’t criticize, blame, or discuss emotional issues • Keep emails short and to the point • Grammar is important – double check for spelling and errors • Read over your email to analyze for possible misunderstandings due to lack of verbal and nonverbal cues. • Reply in a timely manner. • Don’t send out junk emails, chain emails, or large group forwards. • Don’t reply to all when you only the sender needs a response. • Do not answer in the heat of the moment. • Limit online speak.

4. Classroom Behavior • Turn cell phones to silent. • Refrain from texting. • If you must leave during class, do so quietly, and return quickly • Show attentive nonverbal behavior • Volunteer comments that add to the class discussion • Save questions that only apply to you until after class. • Dress in a manner that is not distracting to others. • Show responsibility in everything you do. • Encourage other class members to engage in appropriate behavior.

5. Public Presentations • If you must arrive late or leave during class do it between speakers. • Give the speaker your entire attention. No cross-talk, reading, sleeping, etc. • Remember to turn off all cell phones. This also means no texting. • Show appreciation at the end of each speech with a nice applause. • Be an encouragement not a distraction. • Show them your support with your attendance.