Facebook & Communication
Facebook is one of the most popular sites on the Internet, and the website provides you with multiple ways to keep up with your friends and family members. When using this site, you can choose the best method of communication depending on the type of message that you plan to send.
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Facebook Direct Messages
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One of the most basic ways to communicate on Facebook is through the direct messaging system. This is similar to email except that it is within the Facebook application. When you use this method of communication, only you and the party that you are sending the message to are able to see it. This makes it one of the more private ways to communicate within the Facebook website. You can also choose to send the message to more than one person at a time --- up to 20 people at once at the time of publication.
Facebook Wall
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The Facebook wall is another way that you can communicate with your contacts on Facebook. With this application, any message that you send is placed on the wall of your friend. This means that it's similar to posting a note on a bulletin board to your friends. When you post the message, all of that person's friends can see the message. Others can also comment on your messages through the wall system.
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Facebook Chat
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The Facebook chat application is another way that you can communicate with your friends within the site. With the Facebook chat application, you talk to your contacts in real time. This works similarly to other instant messaging applications such as Windows Live Messenger or Yahoo! Messenger. Down at the bottom of the screen, you can see a list of your contacts who are online. Select a contact and start chatting.
Considerations
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Before communicating on Facebook, consider the privacy of your communication with your friends. When you send a message, consider who else will see the message. If the information you need to send is meant to share with everyone, then a wall post makes sense. If you need to discuss a private matter with one of your friends, a direct message or the chat option is the best alternative.
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