"Etiquette is always based on the idea of care and consideration for others. So it helps to think about how the recipients might be affected by your message. That means, for example, not wasting other members' time by asking questions that could be easily answered by doing a Google search, or scrolling up or searching through the previous posts."
"Don't get angry if someone doesn't respond to your messages in a group. No one is obliged to do so. Better send him/her a direct message. Before sending a video, picture, meme or any content, analyze if such material will be in the interest of the majority of the members of the group."
Group chats have become the primary communication method for coordinating social events, work projects, and sensitive information, replacing traditional email and phone calls. While their informality drives popularity, this creates challenges including off-topic discussions, repetitive questions, and potentially offensive content. Digital etiquette principles mirror traditional etiquette but remain context-specific with mostly implicit rules. Key practices include thinking before messaging, considering recipient impact, avoiding easily searchable questions, respecting members' right not to respond, and sharing only content relevant to the group majority. Large files and videos should be avoided to prevent smartphone memory saturation.
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