Videoconferencing Etiquette

Videoconferencing Etiquette
Select a room with minimal noise Assign someone to make the introductions Inform if conference is being videotaped Avoid sudden movements and too many gestures Maintain eye contact

Videoconferencing Etiquette
Keep your posture comfortable but upright Keep the mic muted unless you are speaking Wait your turn to ask/ explain Give everyone a chance to participate Allow for time delays

Videoconferencing Etiquette
Avoid having conversations on the side Speak slowly & clearly Dont speak in a monotone Avoid pacing while making a presentation Be mindful of your attire

Netiquette
E-mail Etiquette

Dos

Check your organisations email policy Pay heed to content Be relevant Be polite Trim quoted messages Use humour and sarcasm sparingly Include a subject line Quote from original message where necessary

Dos (cont)

Be patient with new email users Use a brief signature Be careful while replying to mailing list messages Delete whats trivial Make a note of format of attachment in the body Use emphasis where necessary Pay attention to spellings and style Fill the To section in the end

Donts

Dont reply to a mail when angry Dont retain the original in a reply unless necessary Dont use CAPITALS Dont over-use punctuation!!! Dont send large attachments without checking with the receiver Dont send chain letters

Donts (cont)

Dont argue on mails Please avoid public flames Dont mark things urgent if they arent Dont make personal remarks Dont use cute or suggestive email addresses Dont criticize peoples spellings