💡 Tips

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

💡 Today’s tip — June 9, 2026

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

Last 30 days

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June 8, 2026 Don’t forward private messages

Ask permission before sharing DMs or emails.
June 7, 2026 Use BCC for large lists

Protect privacy when emailing many people who don’t know each other.
June 6, 2026 If you changed your mind, say so

Admitting a change builds trust and prevents confusion.
June 5, 2026 Keep threads on topic

Start a new thread when the subject changes.
June 4, 2026 Avoid screenshots for text

Paste text when possible — screenshots can’t be searched or copied.
June 3, 2026 Give context in DMs

Start with the topic — don’t just say “hi” and wait.
June 2, 2026 Avoid doxxing details

Don’t post addresses, phone numbers, or personal data.
June 1, 2026 Use BCC for large lists

Protect privacy when emailing many people who don’t know each other.
May 31, 2026 Avoid ‘urgent’ unless it’s urgent

If everything is urgent, nothing is.
May 30, 2026 Use bullets for lists

If there are 3+ items, bullets reduce mistakes.
May 29, 2026 Proofread names

Spelling someone’s name right is basic respect.
May 28, 2026 Ask clarifying questions

Before debating, confirm you’re discussing the same thing.
May 27, 2026 Add a deadline when it matters

If timing matters, include it: “By Friday” is better than “ASAP.”
May 26, 2026 Respect ‘no’

If someone declines, accept it without pressure.
May 25, 2026 Make links descriptive

“Here’s the doc” beats “click here.”
May 24, 2026 Give context in DMs

Start with the topic — don’t just say “hi” and wait.
May 23, 2026 Respect ‘no’

If someone declines, accept it without pressure.
May 22, 2026 Ask clarifying questions

Before debating, confirm you’re discussing the same thing.
May 21, 2026 Be specific with feedback

Describe the behavior and impact, not the person.
May 20, 2026 Give context in DMs

Start with the topic — don’t just say “hi” and wait.
May 19, 2026 Use BCC for large lists

Protect privacy when emailing many people who don’t know each other.
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.