Things You'll Need:
- Internet Access
- Chat Software
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Step 1
Find out whether a particular chat room has its own FAQ (frequently asked questions) section before you enter. If it does, review the FAQ section for specific etiquette guidelines.
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Step 2
Introduce yourself when you enter a room by typing your age and gender. In some rooms, a general location, such as your state, is also appropriate to mention.
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Step 3
If you want to address an individual in the room without sending an instant message, introduce your statement or question with the person's screen name and a colon or hyphen (for example, 'SportsFan: What's your favorite football team?').
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Step 4
Avoid referring to users by their real names.
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Step 5
Allow all users to make comments and ask questions. Don't try to take control of the room by flooding it with your own entries.
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Step 6
Avoid direct confrontations with rude users. Report disruptive users to the chat host if a host is available. Otherwise, leave the chat room.
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Step 7
Don't harass other users with threats, unwanted sexual comments or anything else that might make them uncomfortable.








Comments
ianmoore111 said
on 11/12/2009 excellent info, thanks 5*****
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 Don't assume a chatter is yelling because many people with disabilities have a hard time seeing small print. Bifocals and a magnifying glass are uncomfortable and cumbersome to use with the computer.
Anonymous said
on 6/11/2007 Do NOT tell lies. It is important, because God knows when you do!