Lesson 2:

Observing
Netiquette
 World of Netiquette

• Using emoticons is permissible but

we should avoid using a lot of it.
 Netiquette

• It is a term used to refer to rules that show

respect and courtesy to people online.
• Netiquette tells us what to do and what not
to do online.
• It is a combination of the words “net”
(Internet) and “etiquette.”
 Rules of Netiquette

• There are ten (10) rules that we have to

remember when dealing with people
online. The rules are divided into three (3)
sections: cyber manners, cyber smarts,
and cyber communication.
 1. Cyber Manners

• We already know the dangers brought by

the effects of cyberbullying. It is a very
dangerous place to be in. To avoid this we
must do our share for us not to start
fighting with another person online.
 1. Cyber Manners

a. Be polite
b. Think before we write or type.

c. Behave online just like how

we would behave in real life.
 2. Cyber Smarts

• Kindness is one aspect of netiquette, but

being smart about using the Internet is
also another aspect.
 2. Cyber Smarts

a. Never give out or post

personal information.
b. Do not do anything
uncomfortable.

c. Only visit safe websites.

 3. Cyber Communication

• What should we put in our messages?

• How should we talk with other people?
 3. Cyber Communication

a. Do not talk to strangers.

b. Keep messages short.

 3. Cyber Communication
c. Use emoticons for the proper
emotion, but use them
moderately
 3. Cyber Communication

d. Do not use ALL CAPS.