Facebook is the most happening thing in the social network channel today. If you are not on Facebook with an updated profile then you can consider yourself as non-existent to a large extent. However, there is also no need to have pointless updates like when you change your socks or take your dog for a stroll. What you communicate on Facebook is very important. The more you give out information about your personal life, the more trapped you may feel in different sections.
Here are some things you should always keep in mind while communicating on Facebook:
What is your Communication Context?
The context of your Facebook conversation should always be light and easy going. Always remember when you are typing something, it may read very different than what you have in mind. Letters are always black or white. So don’t put any such message that can be misinterpreted. Your message should be clear and simple.
Use the Right Tone
Tone is another thing that can be misinterpreted over a medium like Facebook. There is a friend of mine who always posts poor-pity-me, miserable status updates. Such people always have the wrong kind of attention drawn towards them.
Look! Everyone’s Watching
There are many people on Facebook who don’t understand the concept of sending private messages. Instead they air all their thoughts and emotions for the whole world to see and comment on. So, of course you are going to be hit with some rotten eggs on your way.
Lack of Privacy
Facebook is one place where privacy can’t be maintained. So, if you want to say something really important then try out some other mode of communication. Even if you are sending out private messages on the Facebook, there is a possibility that the information leaks out. This especially happens if you are working from someone else’s computer or a cyber café etc.
Unwarranted Opinions
When your thoughts become public, you inevitably find other people voicing their opinion. Whether you want it, like it or need it, you simply have to bear with it. Even if you post something serious, you are going to get hit with it.
Facebook Blowups
If you ever get into a misunderstanding then the small issue can also lead to online fights. The Facebook fight is something that you should always avoid. Once, I also got involved in a Facebook fight, but since I didn’t really respond to it, it faded out. Even everyone starts getting angry with each others, then you can bit your offline life is also not going to be pretty.
Facebook is Impersonal
Facebook is not a platform to share your personal announcements. If you are getting engaged then your parents or family members shouldn’t come to know about it on Facebook. It’s fine to share such information with your friends but not with your close ones. So get in person and spill out the special news of your life.
