Social media has gone viral! With the use of Facebook, Linked In, Twitter, etc, you can communicate with several people all over the world at the same time, share photos, sell products, and get the word out quickly.
With communication gone literally global with one key entry, we have a great advantage and a great responsibility. I have noticed that some don’t care what they say even when it hurts or slanders another. Whether true information or not, we have the responsibility as a civilized society to be courteous and professional with one another.
Don’t post on social media what you wouldn’t say to their face. Don’t say anything you wouldn’t want your boss or Mother to see or hear. What you do on your own time DOES matter. We all have heard about the inappropriate party photos perused by a prospective employer, then not getting the job even if qualified.
There needs to be some civil and personal etiquette to social media. If you don’t want the boss to see it, then don’t post it. If your mother would be appalled, then don’t say it.
We need to remember there are liability consequences to the bashing someone which causes personal injury (emotional, defamation, etc) and is compensable.
So, let’s keep the posts positive and appropriate for public viewing, please!
