Social Skills and Online Etiquette Quiz

When is it generally considered polite to respond to a message on social media?

• Within a few hours

• Within a day

• Whenever you feel like it

• Never respond

Answer explanation

The question asks about the appropriate time to respond to a message on social media. The correct answer is 'Within a few hours'. This is generally considered polite as it shows that you value the person's message and are attentive to your social media interactions. Responding too late or never responding can be seen as rude or dismissive.

What should you do if you receive a negative comment on your social media post?

• Respond with anger

• Ignore it

• Delete the comment

• Engage in a respectful and constructive conversation

Answer explanation

Engaging in a respectful and constructive conversation is the best approach when dealing with negative comments on social media. This allows you to address the issue, show your professionalism, and potentially turn the situation into a positive one. Responding with anger, ignoring the comment, or deleting it can lead to further negativity and damage your online reputation.

Arjun is about to share a news article on his social media. Luna and Aria are his followers. What is an essential aspect Arjun should consider to maintain good online etiquette?

• Sharing everything, regardless of content

• Checking the news article for accuracy and credibility before sharing

• Using as many hashtags as possible

• Only sharing content from his friends

You want to express your disagreement with a friend's post. What's the best way to do it while respecting their feelings?

• Leave a sarcastic comment

• Publicly criticize them

• Send a private message and express your viewpoint respectfully

• Ignore the post

Answer explanation

The best way to express disagreement with a friend's post while respecting their feelings is to send a private message and express your viewpoint respectfully. This approach maintains the privacy of the conversation and allows for a respectful exchange of ideas. Other options like leaving a sarcastic comment, publicly criticizing them, or ignoring the post may not be respectful or constructive.

What should you consider before tagging someone in a post or photo?

• Their schedule

• Their likes and dislikes

• Their privacy and comfort level

• Your own popularity

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Their privacy and comfort level'. When tagging someone in a post or photo, it's important to consider their privacy and comfort level. This is because not everyone may be comfortable with being tagged in posts or photos, especially if it's visible to a wide audience. Therefore, it's always best to consider their feelings and preferences before doing so.

If you receive a friend request from someone you don't know, what's the best course of action?

• Accept the request immediately

• Ignore the request

• Message them to ask who they are and why they want to connect

• Block them

Answer explanation

The best course of action when receiving a friend request from someone you don't know is to message them and ask who they are and why they want to connect. This allows you to gather more information about the person and make an informed decision about whether to accept or ignore the request, without immediately blocking or accepting them.

What's an appropriate way to handle disagreements or conflicts with others on social media?

• Insult and belittle them

• Engage in a heated argument

• Unfriend or block them

• Address the issue privately and diplomatically

Answer explanation

Handling disagreements or conflicts on social media can be challenging. The appropriate way to address such issues is to communicate privately and diplomatically with the person involved. This approach promotes a respectful and constructive resolution, as opposed to insulting, engaging in heated arguments, or unfriending/blocking, which can escalate the conflict and damage relationships.

You come across a post that seems to contain false information. What should you do?

• Share it to let others know about it

• Report the post to the platform

• Ignore it

• Comment with your own opinions

Answer explanation

When encountering a post with false information, it is important to report it to the platform so that they can take appropriate action. Sharing or commenting on the post may inadvertently spread the misinformation, while ignoring it does not address the issue. Reporting helps maintain the integrity of the platform and prevents the spread of false information.

Liam is considering sharing his new phone number on social media. When is it appropriate for him to share personal or sensitive information on social media?

• Anytime

• Only on his birthday

• When it's necessary and relevant, with caution

• Never share personal information

How often should you review your social media profiles and content for updates or changes?

• Once a year

• Every few years

• Regularly, to ensure accuracy and relevance

• Never