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Social media etiquette: Are you doing it all wrong?

How to avoid being that annoying person.

Most of us use social sites like Instagram, Facebook or Twitter several times a day, and it's become so second nature we may not even realize the ways of social media etiquette.

Even though these habits may come off as rude to some people, we can’t forget that we’re only human.

It’s important to take a step back and think about the way you act online, just like you would in real life.

That’s where Colleen Harding a professional etiquette consultant comes in...

“Many people often forget about etiquette online because their focused on themselves," she says.

The thing is a lot of what we share online stays online, and will always manage to get seen by someone else even if you hit the delete button.

So here’s a few tips to remember before you hit post!

- Re-read before you post

- Stay away from Rude Comments

- Limit posting

Social Media Etiquette Tips:

- Don't Mix Business and Pleasure

- Use Caution Posting and Tagging Photos

- Be Self-Centered in Small Doses

- Understand That Your Sense of Humor Isn't Universal

- Don't Be Reactive

- Avoid Over-Sharing

- Build a Legacy for the Future

- Don't Misrepresent Yourself

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