Social Media Etiquette Quiz, GEP-4 EXP1

If a friend tells you someone badmouthed them online, you could ask:

• 'Why did they do that to you?' (Focuses blame)

• 'Can you tell me a little more about what happened?' (Encourages explanation)

When expressing concern about a friend's social media issue, it's best to:

• Be directly accusatory and ask 'Why were you so mean online?'

• Offer support with a phrase like 'That sounds tough. I'm here to listen.'

When a friend is upset about a negative comment, a good response is to:

• Tell them to ignore it and those people are just jealous.

• Validate their feelings and say 'It's normal to feel hurt.'

When someone is dealing with a social media problem, it's important to:

• Judge their online behavior and offer harsh criticism.

• Practice active listening and avoid judgment.

When suggesting solutions to social media problems, it's best to:

• Focus on blaming the other person and demanding apologies.

• Offer empowering advice and suggest setting boundaries.

Belated advice like 'You shouldn't have been so worried about social media' is:

• A helpful way to show you care.

• Not as helpful as focusing on solutions for the present.

A healthy social media habit you could promote is:

• Spending more time arguing with people in the comments section.

• Taking breaks from social media to avoid negativity.

When telling someone about a negative social media experience, it's important to:

• Be vague and avoid specific details.

• Clearly describe the situation and how it impacted you.

An open-ended question like 'What were you hoping to achieve by posting that?' is useful for:

• Starting an argument about social media etiquette.

• Encouraging someone to reflect on his/her online interactions.

'Hey, I noticed something online. Are you okay?' is an example of:

• Making assumptions about what they saw online.

• Expressing concern in a way that opens the door for them to talk.