Etiquette Quotes

Okay, I cannot say this without being very direct. If you are looking for a spouse or even a romance through social media, you are looking for trouble.

You already know the difference between being a gracious person versus a rude one.

The smartest people can write the worst emails and those of less intellect can write the best.

It's good netiquette to get to know someone in social media before giving out your phone number. NetworkEtiquette.net

It is never to late to practice proper Netiquette. Start today. Be nice! NetworkEtiquette.net

The unnamed should not be mistaken for the nonexistent.

Write like you speak with the 'rhythms of human speech,' as William Zinsser said, and in as few words as possible. Use action verbs to carry water.

You are responsible for everything you TWEET and RETWEET.

Your manners are critical for both making a positive first impression and creating success in life, love, and business.

Why would you turn right on a red light when we can all just sit here behind you waiting to die... #AHOLE

Over thinking ruins moods and kills good vibes.

I remember hearing years ago about a centenarian being interviewed on her birthday. She was asked, “Throughout your life, you have witnessed amazing change and innovation. The past one-hundred years have brought the inventions of the car, television, air conditioning, and microwave ovens. What is the most extraordinary change you have seen in your lifetime?” Without missing a beat, she replied, “That a teenager can say “suck” in front of their parents and get away with it!” While cultural norms may have changed with the times, being considerate of fellow human beings is not an antiquated notion; its time hasn't ended. Quite the opposite is true. In our world today, kindness and politeness are needed more than ever.

Heroes show us courage, honor, integrity and strength. Now more than ever, we need heroes.

Wisdom tells us that the best time for silence is when we are mad or upset.

Everyone wants to know why customer service has gone to hell in a handbasket. I want to know why customer behavior has gone to hell in a handbasket.

Never tell a mother how she has to raise her children and give no advice over their schooling, health or nutrition if you are not asked to.

The rationale that etiquette should be eschewed because it fosters inequality does not ring true in a society that openly admits to a feverish interest in the comparative status-conveying qualities of sneakers. Manners are available to all, for free.

ASK YOURSELF: Are you presenting yourself in the best of all lights, online and off, and demonstrating the dignity of good manners? Make sure of it! If not, it may come back to haunt you.

Good manners have much to do with the emotions. To make them ring true, one must feel them, not merely exhibit them.

Like, love, follow, friend, and share positive content for good Netiquette. NetworkEtiquette.net

Network etiquette is our participation in groups. Following Netiquette rules is a contribution. NetworkEtiquette.net

It is unimpressive to not return what’s been borrowed. Whether you have borrowed money, folding chairs, yard tools, or a popular book, always make sure you return to another person what is rightfully theirs. Lending it to you in the first place was a gift of trust and assistance. Being slow to give back in return may be considered rude.

When Internet parlance finds its way into our accepted vocabulary, it becomes a cliché.

Not everyone will support every mission or work, you can still enjoy their friendship. No one likes to feel that the only reason you are friends is what you can get out of them.

Remember that people who seek to do evil can play hit and miss all they want. People who are seeking companionship online have to be right every time. Miss out on this one and the price could be very dear, even costing your life.

The very essence of politeness is to take care that by our words and actions we make other people pleased with us as well as with themselves.

It is unimpressive to interrupt another person while they are talking. Interrupting someone in mid-sentence demonstrates that your focus is on yourself, not the person talking. I had a friend who used a humorous retort whenever someone would interrupt him. He would graciously, albeit sarcastically, say, “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to speak while you were interrupting.” It always got a laugh, yet he was cleverly letting the intruder know of his infraction without being too confrontational.

Teamwork is good netiquette. All good users can work together to accomplish goals. NetworkEtiquette.net

No matter who it is or what you think of them, never rejoice in the pain of others. It lowers you to a level you should not be at.

Today our children are our reflection. Tomorrow they will be our shadows.

Giving posts a second look makes them twice as good. It's good netiquette. NetworkEtiquette.net

Making your own Netiquette is advanced internet use, but it's not that hard. It's all good. NetworkEtiquette.net

Netiquette makes being a 'goody goody' online cool for everyone because we all have to get along. NetworkEtiquette.net

Remember this, posting pictures are like speaking words, you cannot take them back.

Every decision you ever make has its own consequences. Freedom is not the issue. You have freedom to do what you want, you just cannot do it and not pay the price for it.