If you get stressed out over all the
etiquette “What Ifs” in life—well, do we ever have help for you, even if you’re
online!
WHAT DO I DO….if Facebook gets inflammatory?
Facebook can be a hotbed of lively
discussion…but let’s be frank, it can also be a hot mess, especially when
“friends” start acting less than friendly.
What do you do if someone leaves an
insensitive or downright rude comment on a post, or posts something that really
pushes your buttons? There is really only one thing to do: ignore it. As hard
as it may be, resist the urge to respond. You can apply this rule of thumb to
politics, religion, controversy in general, or any personal comments about
someone’s looks—unless it’s complimentary, of course!
If you feel very strongly that the
inflammatory comments must be addressed, do so by personal message only—not by
leaving a comment others will see. You’ll be grateful later that you didn’t
lose your temper in public! Like it or not, your social media presence becomes
your “personal brand”—how others see you. Take the high road!
Stay tuned for our next What If!
What a wonderful and much need posted! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI would also consider either "un friending" or remove from your time line. That way you will not have to view all of their comments. This is something I have recently done. I cannot waste my valuable time on someone that is not contributing to my life in a positive matter. I consider it dead weight.
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