67. Costly Mistakes with Tweets, Posts, and Requests
I rarely have to remind people anymore to turn off their cell phones in meetings, to avoid all caps in emails, or to speak slowly when leaving a phone number on voice mail. These technologies have been around for a while, and most people have adjusted.
Yet, as newer ways of connecting appear in the workplace, people initially make all sorts of mistakes that can affect their jobs or careers. Inevitably, interactions on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube have caused some to stumble.
It is only over time, as etiquette experts weigh in and people learn from their mistakes, that professionals start using new tools more effectively and politely. In the meantime, avoid these costly blunders:
1. Criticizing ...
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