1. Respect and Kindness: Treat others with respect and kindness at all times. Remember that there are real people behind the screens.
2. Stay on Topic: Keep the conversation relevant to the group’s purpose. Off-topic discussions can clutter the chat.
3. Avoid Overuse of Emojis and Abbreviations: While emojis and abbreviations can be fun, don’t overdo it. Clear communication is important.
4. Mind Your Tone: Be mindful of your tone. Text can be easily misinterpreted, so use emojis or clarifications if necessary.
5. No Spamming: Avoid sending excessive messages, stickers, or images in a short span. It can be overwhelming for others.
6. Use @Mentions Sparingly: Use the @mention feature to grab someone’s attention when necessary, but don’t overuse it.
7. Respect Privacy: Don’t share personal information or screenshots of private conversations without consent.
8. Handle Disagreements Privately: If you have a disagreement with someone, address it privately rather than in the group chat.
9. Be Mindful of Time Zones: Consider the time zones of group members when sending messages. Avoid sending messages late at night or too early.
10. Don’t Flood with Memes or Media: Sharing memes and media is fine, but don’t flood the chat with them. Some might not appreciate an overload.
11. Stay Informed: Keep up with group announcements and important information. Don’t repeatedly ask for updates that have already been shared.
12. Respect Admins and Moderators: Follow the instructions of group admins and moderators. They’re there to maintain order.
13. Use Polls for Decision-Making: For group decisions, consider using polls to gather opinions rather than lengthy discussions.
14. Keep Personal Issues Private: If you have personal issues with a member, address it privately rather than airing it in the group.
15. Leave the Group Respectfully: If you decide to leave the group, do so without causing unnecessary drama or disruption.
16. No Hate Speech or Harassment: Absolutely no hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory comments are allowed. Report any such behavior to admins.
17. Keep Notifications in Check: Adjust your notification settings to avoid unnecessary disturbances for less urgent chats.
18. Be Patient: Not everyone is online 24/7. Give people time to respond before following up.
19. Respect Different Opinions: People may have diverse opinions. Engage in constructive discussions rather than arguments.
20. Enjoy and Have Fun: Lastly, remember that group chats are meant for socializing and sharing. Have fun and enjoy the conversations!