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Seven Ways To Avoid Being a Weiner on the Web

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ep. Anthony Weiner changed his story this afternoon, admitting that he was the man who both took and sent the crotch photo of himself via Twitter. As social media continues to spread and sites like Twitter and Facebook become more widely used, both public figures and private individuals should be mindful of the information they share on the Web. Here are some Twitter etiquette tips that Laura Pulido, the CEO of The Protocol Institute, and I shared with the Wall Street Journal today. Read more.

June 6, 2011 | Filed Under Techno-Etiquette, Twitter | Leave a Comment 

Top 7 Twitter Etiquette Tips

Today I was interviewed by CNN International about Twitter etiquette.  While some people use Twitter to keep their “followers” informed with what matters most to them, others are using this real-time information network to vent their frustrations, which may lead to a tarnished reputation, a potential job loss or a nasty lawsuit.

In March 2009, a potential Cisco applicant tweeted this:

Cisco just offered me a job! Now I have to weigh the utility of a fatty paycheck against the daily commute to San Jose and hating the work.

A Cisco employee saw the tweet, and tweeted back:

Who is the hiring manager?  I’m sure they would love to know that you will hate the work.  We here at Cisco are versed in the web.

This went viral overnight and the woman eventually lost her job.

Don’t let your tweets get you in hot water.  Here are some etiquette tips to observe: Read more

May 24, 2010 | Filed Under Social Networking Etiquette, Twitter | 1 Comment