Virtual conversations have taken the world by storm. Thousands of people have fostered new relationships through this medium of communication. There is a plethora of applications to choose from to make this activity convenient, smooth flowing and hassle free. People all over the world can communicate with their friends, family and colleagues using this mode of instant communication, whether on their computers or their smart phones.
Like everything else, this has its recommendations and its drawbacks. Know when to exercise caution and when to use it to advantage. It certainly has its advantages if it is work related.
This is a good way to keep your boss or colleagues updated or to have problems hashed out. However, when it comes to anything personal, there are precautions that one must take. If you use this mode of communication to meet people for the first time, go by some rules that are designed to protect.
• The first rule is to never give out your real name, address or any other important personal details.
• Choose your screen name carefully. Make it gender neutral and fun. Choosing a risqué name would attract the wrong kind of person and is inappropriate for professional use.
• Know your 'netiquette', this is an accepted set of rules and jargon that can be used while communicating on the Internet.
• Never believe everything you read in the profile of the person you are in conversation with. Unfortunately, the world is peppered with predators and a lot of people are not who they say they are.
• Avoid getting into arguments; there are some people who take pleasure in instigating others.
• Do use humour when you can and brighten up your text with emoticons.
• Avoid using capital letters when you text - this amounts to rudeness and is generally used to express annoyance or anger.
• Never post negative or personal information about others.
• Keep copies or a log of conversations you have had on the Internet.
• Accepting files or downloads could inadvertently invite viruses, spam or inappropriate material into your system.
• If you feel uncomfortable with a particular person, you always have the option of blocking any further communication.
• Most importantly, be nice and mind your netiquette.
These are just a few guidelines to go by for someone who is a beginner. The seasoned virtual conversationalist will have the experience to know how to conduct himself. It is better to exercise caution, whatever your experience. One can never be too careful.
Like everything else, this has its recommendations and its drawbacks. Know when to exercise caution and when to use it to advantage. It certainly has its advantages if it is work related.
This is a good way to keep your boss or colleagues updated or to have problems hashed out. However, when it comes to anything personal, there are precautions that one must take. If you use this mode of communication to meet people for the first time, go by some rules that are designed to protect.
• The first rule is to never give out your real name, address or any other important personal details.
• Choose your screen name carefully. Make it gender neutral and fun. Choosing a risqué name would attract the wrong kind of person and is inappropriate for professional use.
• Know your 'netiquette', this is an accepted set of rules and jargon that can be used while communicating on the Internet.
• Never believe everything you read in the profile of the person you are in conversation with. Unfortunately, the world is peppered with predators and a lot of people are not who they say they are.
• Avoid getting into arguments; there are some people who take pleasure in instigating others.
• Do use humour when you can and brighten up your text with emoticons.
• Avoid using capital letters when you text - this amounts to rudeness and is generally used to express annoyance or anger.
• Never post negative or personal information about others.
• Keep copies or a log of conversations you have had on the Internet.
• Accepting files or downloads could inadvertently invite viruses, spam or inappropriate material into your system.
• If you feel uncomfortable with a particular person, you always have the option of blocking any further communication.
• Most importantly, be nice and mind your netiquette.
These are just a few guidelines to go by for someone who is a beginner. The seasoned virtual conversationalist will have the experience to know how to conduct himself. It is better to exercise caution, whatever your experience. One can never be too careful.
Online chat has brought people from different parts of the world together. This wonderful medium of communication has literally made the world a smaller, more accessible place.
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