93 contributions more powerful. Replying in the same way as someone who attacks you is not a good strategy in communication. It just shows that you are of the same kind. Second, choose your words carefully so that you don’t insult others or show disrespect for their cultural heritage. The internet is a meeting place for people from numerous cultures all over the world. That is why it is so important to communicate in a way that is acceptable for most people and not just your own bubble. Third, respect other people’s privacy before sharing their content. Passing on pictures and texts without being allowed to is not good style and can possibly lead to further conflict. Regard personal messages as private throughout as if somebody had written a letter to you. If you respect the privacy of others it’s very likely that they will respect your privacy as well. And if you really think you need to share what other people have sent you, you can ask for permission. Fourth, do not engage in cyberbullying and harassment even if you might feel tempted to use the anonymity of the net. This is not only negative for the communicative situation itself but also for you as a person. Whatever you do has consequences for yourself as you might appear as mean, aggressive and a coward. And, finally, there is an important security rule: Don’t share too many personal details on the net. You never know who might have a look at your contributions and who might take advantage of this information in one way or another. Sharing personal information freely can make you vulnerable, especially as you can hardly control who will look at your pictures and messages. And there is a further aspect: There is the saying that the internet never forgets. And would you want to be faced with your old postings when you are looking for a job or trying to get promoted? Altogether, the main rule for internet communication is: Whatever you do on the net, do it in the same way as you would in real life. 0: a, 1: c, 2: d, 3: b, 4: c, 5: d, 6: b, 7: d Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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