5 Vital Modern Communication Etiquette Rules

Technology has enabled us to easily communicate with anyone anywhere anytime. A little courtesy can go a long way to make you stand out, whether you are communicating via phone, email, instant message, text and skype? Here are some basic tips to share on modern communication etiquette.

1. Phone

For many of us, the telephone is still the primary source of communicating with others, especially at work. With no visual clues, your words and the tone of your voice are extremely important.

Be aware of your speaking volume.

Don’t answer your phone when meeting others.

Don’t place your phone on the table when meeting others.

Let the other person know when you have them on speaker phone.

2. Email

Use a professional email address.

Use exclamation points sparingly.

Think twice before hitting “reply all”.

Be cautious with humor.

3. Instant Messaging

You should know the person you are messaging.

Keep the conversation short.

Never send bad news via Instant Message.

4.Texting

Be careful with abbreviations.

Don’t change meeting times or venues in a text.

5.Skype

Look at the camera

Don’t gesture too much