Manners still matter when you're poking on Facebook
LONDON (Reuters) - Should you reject a friend on MySpace? How do you ward off an old lover on Facebook?
Have no fear. Britain's etiquette bible has come to the rescue for social networkers who are at a loss about how to behave with online decorum.
Debrett's have helped to compile a new set of "golden rules" for devotees of sites like Facebook and Bebo.
The rules were put together after research by the telecoms company Orange showed that almost two thirds of social networkers are frustrated and confused by online etiquette.
It discovered that more than a quarter were uncertain about how to respond to unwelcome "pokes" or messages.
Eighteen percent confessed to being confused on "how to respond to my ex when in a relationship with someone else."
Debrett's etiquette adviser Jo Bryant tried to guide the confused through what can be a social minefield.
Acknowledging that social networking has made new demands on traditional etiquette, she said "My advice is to play it safe and always employ your usual good manners when online, treating others with kindness and respect." Continued...
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