Use social media wisely
Social media is an integral part of any young person's life. For many, it is a way to connect with others and make new friends, and for those who have too much time on their hands, social media can be a source of entertainment. What if I told you social media is way more than just about making new friends or socialising? It can be used for professional purposes and you can use it to mirror the external part of you. Social media can be more of an extension of your personality - but just on the internet.
You do not want to be caught in the faux pas of the social media jungle. The youth tends to use social media differently compared to adults. I've noticed a few adults have restricted profiles on social media while the young ones do not really consider privacy and what we share on social media. Some of the things we post on these social media sites can be destructive. It can be fun when posting material because we do not think about the consequences. We tend to upload too much personal or inappropriate information and photos on our social profiles. Many employers now even consider going through their potential employees social media profiles before hiring them. Imagine losing out on a job because of the content you posted? There is no handbook on how to behave on social media but there are a few things you can practice that will enhance your presence on social media.
Your grammar on social media should be unimpeachable. Obviously your grammar should not reflect the Shakespearian type of communication but it must be good if you want to be taken seriously. Avoid typos and double-check your statements before you post them. Make sure you do not upload pictures of your abs, cleavage; drunken evenings with friends or obscene gestures. You need to practice social media etiquette. Do not lie on social media. There are people who use the social media vacuum for many other purposes and they conjure up too many deceptions. We might know some of our social media friends who flash expensive things on social media and when we run into them in public we realise they were just lying about the things they own. Remember to be safe on social media as well. Sometimes people become targets of vicious criminals who monitor these platforms. Once you join a social networking site, you may find yourself spending a lot of time there. It is all in good fun but it can also be harmful and can have an impact on what you do in your life. Sometimes we are so hooked to social media we forget we have a life off of it.
It is of utmost importance to respect every one of your friends on social media sites. Always be very discreet because not all of your friends are going to be happy about what you do. So many young people have transformed their life into the number of 'likes'. No amount of likes on social media can determine who you are. I know a few friends of mine who get depressed when they do not get a certain amount of likes. They feel if many people do not like what they post then it means they are not popular or that nobody likes them or what they do on social media. At the end of the day some likes and social media fame do not pay the bills so do not get your blood boiling over simple things. And also, go easy on the filters and edits when you are trying to touch up your photos. It has come to a point on social media where people have distorted their personalities totally. They are so out of touch with themselves and who they are. They rely on filters to make themselves feel good. There is nothing wrong with filters but some abuse them. How do you edit a picture to a point where we do not know the real you from the 'edited version' you upload? Clearly if that is happening often, then it is a recipe for disaster. Take it easy and be safe on the net. I also have to conform to some of the things I write here. In no way or theory do I claim that I use social media better. I just felt like sharing some of my concerns regarding how others use it. Be safe on the internet and make sure you are cautious of what you upload there.
Until next time. Peri Nawa!
[email protected]
You do not want to be caught in the faux pas of the social media jungle. The youth tends to use social media differently compared to adults. I've noticed a few adults have restricted profiles on social media while the young ones do not really consider privacy and what we share on social media. Some of the things we post on these social media sites can be destructive. It can be fun when posting material because we do not think about the consequences. We tend to upload too much personal or inappropriate information and photos on our social profiles. Many employers now even consider going through their potential employees social media profiles before hiring them. Imagine losing out on a job because of the content you posted? There is no handbook on how to behave on social media but there are a few things you can practice that will enhance your presence on social media.
Your grammar on social media should be unimpeachable. Obviously your grammar should not reflect the Shakespearian type of communication but it must be good if you want to be taken seriously. Avoid typos and double-check your statements before you post them. Make sure you do not upload pictures of your abs, cleavage; drunken evenings with friends or obscene gestures. You need to practice social media etiquette. Do not lie on social media. There are people who use the social media vacuum for many other purposes and they conjure up too many deceptions. We might know some of our social media friends who flash expensive things on social media and when we run into them in public we realise they were just lying about the things they own. Remember to be safe on social media as well. Sometimes people become targets of vicious criminals who monitor these platforms. Once you join a social networking site, you may find yourself spending a lot of time there. It is all in good fun but it can also be harmful and can have an impact on what you do in your life. Sometimes we are so hooked to social media we forget we have a life off of it.
It is of utmost importance to respect every one of your friends on social media sites. Always be very discreet because not all of your friends are going to be happy about what you do. So many young people have transformed their life into the number of 'likes'. No amount of likes on social media can determine who you are. I know a few friends of mine who get depressed when they do not get a certain amount of likes. They feel if many people do not like what they post then it means they are not popular or that nobody likes them or what they do on social media. At the end of the day some likes and social media fame do not pay the bills so do not get your blood boiling over simple things. And also, go easy on the filters and edits when you are trying to touch up your photos. It has come to a point on social media where people have distorted their personalities totally. They are so out of touch with themselves and who they are. They rely on filters to make themselves feel good. There is nothing wrong with filters but some abuse them. How do you edit a picture to a point where we do not know the real you from the 'edited version' you upload? Clearly if that is happening often, then it is a recipe for disaster. Take it easy and be safe on the net. I also have to conform to some of the things I write here. In no way or theory do I claim that I use social media better. I just felt like sharing some of my concerns regarding how others use it. Be safe on the internet and make sure you are cautious of what you upload there.
Until next time. Peri Nawa!
[email protected]
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