Hawaiian Emoticons, Acronyms and Abbreviations Netiquette

Proper Usage

• Abbreviations, acronyms and emoticons are used to clarify HOW things are said in online communication.

• Correct application of emoticons serve a useful purpose. Do not overuse them. Over one in a paragraph and three in a message indicates that the writer is a "newbie."

• Emoticons are not appropriate for business e-mails.

• Acronyms should be known and agreed upon between parties that are in contact with each other. Do not assume that others already know the acronyms you are using.

• When first introducing emoticons, acronyms and abbreviations in your communique, follow up with the complete phrase in parenthesis; i.e. «(•)» (‘O ‘Oe Ka Pahü!) or AP (‘A‘ole Pilikia).

• For more, go to the Core Rules of Netiquette.

Netiquette

Short for network etiquette, the code of conduct regarding acceptable online behavior.


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