So you're on Facebook and you run a small business and a client/customer sends you an invite for Facebook, do you accept it?
What is the appropriate etiquette when asked to add someone to your Facebook account?
It's an interesting social behavior question. I think there is definitely a distinction between who to accept and who not to. I think the answer is simple: allow those you don't mind knowing what you post on Facebook. You might say "duh, it's not that simple" but I say why is it more complicated than that? We have multiple personalities and it gets worse as we use technology. When you consider TiVo, wireless handsets, computers then software like instant messengers, blogs, twitter, LinkedIn, email and of course Facebook you need to accept they might be used at home or work, personal or public then past, present or future.
I only use Facebook for friends and family: If I work with you in any capacity then you're not likely to be on my Facebook. What do you think?
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I completely agree. Facebook=Friends/Family LinkedIn=Business/Professional
ReplyDeleteHmm this is a tough one. I guess it depends on how truthful you think you are in personal life and work. I definitely pick and choose not just with work friends, but all friends.
ReplyDeleteI believe not every high school experience or college experience is worthy of sharing to colleagues or customers. This is especially true when comments are taken out of context.
ReplyDeleteIt's similar to when someone comes late to a conversation and they think you're discussing something different and then form an opinion without confirming it first.