💡 Tips

Daily netiquette tips you can actually use (and share).

💡 Today’s tip — May 19, 2026

Use BCC for large lists — Protect privacy when emailing many people who don’t know each other.

Last 30 days

A simple “do this, not that” reminder each day. Share one with your team, family, or group chat.

May 18, 2026 Be specific with feedback

Describe the behavior and impact, not the person.
May 17, 2026 Keep threads on topic

Start a new thread when the subject changes.
May 16, 2026 Ask clarifying questions

Before debating, confirm you’re discussing the same thing.
May 15, 2026 Add a deadline when it matters

If timing matters, include it: “By Friday” beats “ASAP.”
May 14, 2026 Don’t send walls of text

Break long messages into paragraphs or numbered steps.
May 13, 2026 Use calendar invites for meetings

Don’t rely on memory — invite with agenda and goal.
May 12, 2026 Keep threads on topic

Start a new thread when the subject changes.
May 11, 2026 Avoid ‘urgent’ unless it’s urgent

If everything is urgent, nothing is.
May 10, 2026 Add a deadline when it matters

If timing matters, include it: “By Friday” beats “ASAP.”
May 9, 2026 Add a deadline when it matters

If timing matters, include it: “By Friday” is better than “ASAP.”
May 8, 2026 Avoid screenshots for text

Paste text when possible — screenshots can’t be searched or copied.
May 7, 2026 Add a deadline when it matters

If timing matters, include it: “By Friday” beats “ASAP.”
May 6, 2026 Use reactions to acknowledge

A 👍 can replace ‘got it’ in noisy channels.
May 5, 2026 Proofread names

Spelling someone’s name right is basic respect.
May 4, 2026 Don’t argue in public threads

If it’s getting heated, move to a DM or call.
May 3, 2026 Use reactions to acknowledge

A 👍 can replace ‘got it’ in noisy channels.
May 2, 2026 Don’t send walls of text

Break long messages into paragraphs or numbered steps.
May 1, 2026 Use BCC for large lists

Protect privacy when emailing many people who don’t know each other.
April 30, 2026 Summarize decisions

After a call, post the decision + next steps so everyone aligns.
April 29, 2026 Be specific with feedback

Describe the behavior and impact, not the person.
April 28, 2026 Be generous in interpretation

Assume confusion before malice.
April 27, 2026 Use BCC for large lists

Protect privacy when emailing many people who don’t know each other.
April 26, 2026 Use calendar invites for meetings

Don’t rely on memory — invite with agenda and goal.
April 25, 2026 Avoid ‘urgent’ unless it’s urgent

If everything is urgent, nothing is.
April 24, 2026 Add a deadline when it matters

If timing matters, include it: “By Friday” is better than “ASAP.”
April 23, 2026 Be specific with feedback

Describe the behavior and impact, not the person.
April 22, 2026 Avoid ‘urgent’ unless it’s urgent

If everything is urgent, nothing is.
April 21, 2026 If you changed your mind, say so

Admitting a change builds trust and prevents confusion.
April 20, 2026 Make links descriptive

“Here’s the doc” beats “click here.”