FACEBOOK COURTESIES

Ahh, social media... the delight of sharing photos and information that can make your day... or ruin someone else’s. Not much is left private any more, but you can and should avoid stepping on the toes of others. It will spare feelings and might even save your job.

› Consider those updates before posting. Do your friends really want to hear what you had for lunch? Do they care that you went to the gym… again?

› Feel free to ignore friend requests from strangers or people you know but don’t want to “friend.”

› Never post a photo of someone else’s children without permission.

› Untag yourself from a photo if you feel uncomfortable. Just remember that you can’t be “retagged” once a tag is removed.

› Respect Facebook Chat. Friends may not be able to respond when

Wedding Faux Pas

Some people take having a good time too far. According to one California-based event planning company, a common problem is guests engaging in sexual relations at the wedding/reception. While we’re all for having fun, does anyone really need to be informed that such activities are way out of line at someone else’s nuptials? Now that we have that covered, what else should a good guest watch out for?

› Don’t bring a guest unless your invitation allows.

› Respect the “no children at ceremony” request.

› Put away your cell phone and electronic devices. Watching a sporting event or calling a friend because you’re bored is simply bad manners, and trying to take photos on your phone during the ceremony might ruin the professional photos the couple has already planned for if you get in the way of a good shot.

› Don’t drink to the point of inebriation.

› Don’t “friend request” your employer.

› Don’t tag co-workers’ personal photos without their permission, even if you’re friends outside the office.

› If asked to give a toast, keep it short (two to three Sources:

Offer to lend a hand. Your host may or may not take you up on it, but it’s always polite to offer to help in some way.

› Don’t go to extremes—when eating, talking and especially when indulging in alcoholic beverages. You don’t want to be the one they all talk about later.

› Thank your host or hostess when leaving and follow up with a phone call the day after. A written thank you note is the way to go for formal events or any party in which you were the guest of honor.