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		How to Be a Smart Social Networker

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Social networks ①have turned many social norms inside out. Your online friends ②may not always be friends offline—and you may not be exactly whom you claim to be, ③too. How to approach strangers online, handle unwelcome requests, and make real friends out of virtual ones ④are all things your parents probably never taught you. The questions and answers in this FAQ will help you ⑤navigate the world of social networking.

Q: I’ve got a strict policy about ‘friending’: I only invite people I know well ①to see my personal profile information. Sometimes I also invite people ②that my friends know, or even occasionally complete strangers ③who profiles look cool. ④Now that I think about it, I guess my policy is actually pretty loose! Is there ⑤anything wrong with that?

A: Social networks were made ①to facilitate new connections. It’s usually fine to friend people you don’t know, ②just to make their acquaintance. ③Otherwise, you wouldn’t really be networking. But friending someone you don’t know might be seen as ④creepy. You should connect with people with a purpose in mind. If you pointlessly invite complete strangers into your life, you ⑤may see as a bit odd. Always think twice about whom you allow to see your personal information.

Q: I’m getting friend requests from people I can’ ①stand. How do I tactfully decline their invitations?

A: The first rule of social networks ②are ③that you’re never required to say yes. You can say ‘No, thanks’ or simply not respond. Behavior ④that might be considered rude in person isn’t necessarily rude online. If they ask you whether you got their invitation, tell them ⑤that you don’t really spend much time on social networking sites anymore. These kinds of replies won’t hurt their feelings.

Q: I’m ①nearly 100% honest in most things, but my online profile–well, I’ve “massaged” my personal info a little. Am I required to be totally honest ②when to describe myself?

A: You have to be honest, but selective about the information you share. ③For example, saying “I’m in my 30s” when you’re 37 is fine. But it’s not OK to say “I’m in my 20s.” Don’t edit your picture ④so you look like a movie star. If you start lying about ⑤how old you are, how much money you make, or how much you weigh, sooner or later someone will find out and you will look like an idiot.

Q: A while ago, I ①have made a new friend online, one I really enjoyed ②chatting with. We could ③discuss anything together and I was very happy ④to have found such an agreeable person. So I thought I could talk about anything with him, but last week, we had a huge argument and since then, he ⑤has not responded to any of my messages. Did I do something wrong?

A: It’s okay to express ①what you think, but you might have insisted on your opinion a bit too strongly. ②To avoid offending anyone, be choosy about the words you use and the comments you make. ③Disrespected anyone can lead to harsh judgments about you, or tempt you to insult others in order to defend yourself. Avert these potential issues ④by keeping a distance from sensitive issues. Show respect, in order ⑤to be respected.

Q: ①I’ve got accounts on four social networking sites. I only sleep three hours ②a night, yet my virtual friends think I’m ③being rude because I’m not ④responding to their messages ⑤instant. Help!

A: Maybe you should ①step away from the keyboard. The problem with social networking sites ②is ③that they can encourage you ④to neglect the people outside of your virtual life. Should you be spending hours each day ⑤to correspond with some person you’ve never met? What could you be doing with all of the time you spend on social networks?

①Keeping these tips in mind will help you ②creating a network ③that ④supports and encourages constructive personal relationships. Such social networks can bring your friends closer and ⑤make your friendships better.

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