One Of The Big No-nos In Cyberspace Is That You Do Not Go Into A Social Activity, A Chat Group Or Something Like That, And Start Advertising Or Selling Things. This Etiquette Rule Is An Attempt To Separate One's Social Life, Which Should Be Pure Enjoyment And Relaxation, From The Pressures Of Work.

-Judith Martin

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One Of The Big No-nos In Cyberspace

Judith Martin

One Of The Big No-nos In Cyberspace Is That You Do Not Go Into A Social Activity, A Chat Group Or Something Like That, And Start Advertising Or Selling Things. This Etiquette Rule Is An Attempt To Separate One's Social Life, Which Should Be Pure Enjoyment And Relaxation, From The Pressures Of Work.

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Selling Things

Relaxation

Groups

Should You Happen To Notice That Another Person Is Extremely Tall Or Overweight, Eats Too Much Or Declines Convivial Drinks, Has Red Hair Or Goes About In A Wheelchair, Ought To Get Married Or Ought Not To Be Pregnant -- See If You Can Refrain From Bringing These Astonishing Observations To That Person's Attention.

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Red