How to Behave In A Chat Room

During the use of the internet you may have to communicate through a chat room. Learning how to behave during a chat session is very important. In this article you will learn about the behaviors that are appropriate, during your chat session.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Chat room
• Willingness to learn appropriate chat behavior

1. When you are in a chat room, you have to be careful of how you use your words. Your chat session can be terminated and others may be offended if certain guidelines are not followed. Before you start your chat session, be sure that you are aware of the chat guidelines.

2. When you are in a chat room, during your conversation, don't use CAPITAL letters. In a chat session, capital letters are considered to be shouting. Sometimes you may make a mistake when typing, depending on the chat settings, you may apologize.

3. When you are having a chat conversation, give the person time to respond to your question or to your reply. Some people are not advanced in typing and my take a little longer to post a reply.

4. Get acquainted with the slang that is used in a chat room. You don't want to feel stupid, when everyone is chatting and having fun. As a last resort you can be brave and ask, what the meaning of the slang is. Take a note of the meaning so that next time you will know what it means.

5. Be polite when you are in a chat room. Treat others with respect, just as you would want them to treat you.

Tips & Warnings

• Always follow the rules that are outlined in the chat room.
• Be patient with new users, and help whenever you can.
• Greet others as they enter the chat room.
• Avoid typing lengthy conversations.
• Remember not to type in capital letters. This will only give you negative attention.

[hunter25]

on 11/29/2008 guidelines are good

[duncan411]

on 10/7/2008 Wonderful article!

[cyclegirl98]

on 10/7/2008 Really good advice on behaving in a chat room. Thanks!

[purrfect1969]

on 10/7/2008 Great tips, especially the one about being polite. Many people forgets to be polite when they are online.