I had an experience on Facebook last week that got me thinking about how important it is to be careful that our communication doesn't resemble something that people could take the wrong way. It isn't enough to be genuine, we have to communicate that we are. If you use the language of scammers and spammers, people will wonder if you are. If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, people will naturally conclude that it's a duck. Here's what I mean and what we can all learn from Pst Spence. Last week, I received a friend request from someone with an odd sounding name: Pst Spence. We had several mutual friends, his page looked normal and he...
Perception Week began with my article on your perception of what spam is. It continued with What People Won't Do in Public chronicling some of the changes in what society believes is acceptable, how that has changed our views on civility and how we treat others. Today I conclude with a little perception test. In order for effective communication to take place, we have to be perceptive of the needs of others. Society has become so busy and, too often, self-centered that we often don't take the time to notice things and we've lost our ability to perceive important clues that help us communicate effectively and respectfully. Check out this YouTube video... Now view this one... Did that give...
Last week I received a message from someone on one of my social networking sites. It sparked a candid conversation that got me thinking about perceptions. The message came from someone I didn't know who was not connected with me on this networking site. There was no note of introduction, nor was she trying to befriend me or connect with me on this site. Her message was an ad for her product. Now, I have had people send me things like this before. I usually send them a polite reply advising them to be careful because people get upset about spam and the networking sites have a link in place for people to click if they feel you have spammed...
Last week I shared some tips for business blogging and social media. I shared Ten Things to Post During Tough Times. This week I want to share Ten Things NOT to Post During Tough Times. Tough times are hard enough without having to read through stuff like this. As an added bonus, you'll notice that they all rhyme! Ten Things NOT to Post During Tough Times 1. Spam Nobody wants to be sold, especially during tough times. Sharing a special offer once in a while with folks you have a relationship with is one thing, but ONLY posting your wares or posting six offers in a row or posting the same offer several times is not something that will win...
Ok...the old girl has gone off her rocker! She's nutz! Elvis has left the noggin! Call the little men in white coats to come and take her away ha ha, hee hee, hoo hoo! I know I've complained about SPAM before...ENDLESSLY... but let me share with you some insights I have had that will increase your quality of life! Why? Because SPAM is here to stay. It's not going anywhere and no matter how big your SPAM folder is or how many virtual padlocks you put on your email address, you will have to deal with SPAM. So allow me to give you a different perspective that will enable you and your SPAM to live in relative peace with each...
