Over the last several months I've noticed a few things that are just common sense tips while using Facebook -- I'll call them "Facebook Etiquette." These tips may help others who struggle with Facebook interactions, or lack there-of.
1. If you don't want people to know your business, stop updating your status about the tragedy that is your life. Seriously! No one needs a personal narrative of every relationship debacle, every health issue, and every time your child uses the bathroom. Facebook is NOT a journal!
2. If you cancel plans with someone because you need a nap -- don't spend the evening posting your reaction to the football game that you are watching all afternoon. PEOPLE CAN SEE YOUR POSTS-They are public! And the person you ditched will probably be slightly ticked you weren't honest and upfront about how much you would rather watch a football game then spend time together.
3. Stop whining about how you don't have a girlfriend or a boyfriend on your status. I'm sure you have plenty of opportunities to date people and have chosen not to. Not only does it just make you sound pathetic and desperate, but it also makes the girl or boy you turned down last week feel like crap too because (yes) they can see all of your posts.
4. Don't post scandalous pictures online and then wonder why people think you are a hooch. If you're trying to get attention for wearing no clothes - don't complain about how people only want you for your body!
5. To all the mothers out there who update their status multiple times everyday... why are you not taking care of your children? Don't you have more important things to do then sit online? Read your kid a book, take him to the park, or clean your house!
6. Parents, please stop commenting on your grown children's comments!
I could go on and on... but these seem sufficient for now!
