Today’s technology is transforming life and the way we
communicate. New communication networks are replacing
traditional telephone conversations and face-to-face meetings.
According to the Radicati Group, each channel - email, instant
messaging and social networking – is expected to reach nearly 4
billion accounts worldwide by 2015. Platforms like Google+
Hangouts, Gchat, Yammer and Skype empower people to communicate
anywhere, anytime. Most of these conversations occur in written
form where the message can be spread around the globe within
seconds. Therefore, exercising proper etiquette online is just
as important as practicing good behavior offline. Words Impact
Image “When communicating online, be authentic, relevant and
don’t post anything you wouldn’t want your grandmother to read,”
said Kent Lewis, president and founder of Anvil Media and Formic
Media. "Always keep the conversation clean and civil. When
crafting a message, choose your words wisely and be aware of the
tone. Keep in mind that reading a me