Online chatting is at the center of modern day communication, most people go to online platforms such as Livebeam to meet new friends and share feelings and ideas on various topics.

Meeting people online and starting to chat with one another is a process, and to do it well you will need to learn and follow some communication rules. There are diverse people on sites like Livebeam, and they all come from different backgrounds, races and cultures. So you have to be careful about what you say to avoid pressing the wrong buttons.

In this article, we are going to explain some of the online chatting rules you can apply when talking to new friends:

1. 👥 Mind the communication environment

Online chatting is not always casual, there are people who are looking for experts in various professions so they can learn more about that particular topic. In such a case most of the communication is usually professional. 

It is important to mind your communication environment, so you don’t get misinterpreted by the other party you are chatting with. 

2. 😊 Remember you are talking to people

We all have emotions and during online chat, it is important to watch what you say and how you treat the other person you are chatting to. You need to be friendly and respectful with your words. Remember to use kind words like “Thank you”. Also don’t forget to introduce yourself when you reach out to someone.

3. 🤝 Mind other people’s communication needs

Chat is great for getting answers quickly. But you might disturb the person on the receiving end with your message, since many chat users use sound and visual alerts by default. Consider sending an email, calling, or scheduling an in-person meeting instead if you need a more thoughtful response or know your recipient prefers a different mode of communication.

4. 💬 Respond faster

Whether it’s your friend on Livebeam asking to go out to meet for the first time, your coach inquiring about training, or your teammate asking for assistance with a technical issue, when someone messages you, they usually expect a speedy response. Change your status to indicate that you are unavailable if you are unable to react right away, or ask for people to contact you in a different way.

5. 😌 Don’t be distracted and don’t distract others

Chats can be a distraction if you are not careful. Online chats are a great way to catch up with the new people you meet, but if you are not mindful, you may end up forgetting to do other important things such as work.

Another distraction to avoid is going off topics when communicating with your online friends. Stick to the topics to make the chat between you and the other party more productive. Don’t forget to turn off notifications when you are busy working, noisy notifications may distract you or interrupt your work. 

6. ✍️ Send understandable messages

Online chatting is fun, you can send text messages with some fun emoticons and Gifs. However, you need to be careful when sending messages. Write clear and understandable messages. Check your spellings and grammar so that the other receiver of your message will find easy time reading and interpreting your message.

7. 👋 Give your chats appropriate ending

In a customer service environment for example, you most likely have a routine to follow, including thanking the consumer and making sure their problem has been handled. However, everyone in other types of communication environments have a right to know when a chat is over. Never end a chat on a site like Livebeam or instance without at least saying “thank you” and informing the other person that you have moved on to your next assignment.

8. 😃 Apply best practices

It is very important to set standards or limits that you cannot cross when it comes to chatting online. Sharing feelings and ideas on Livebeam can be exciting but you need to be disciplined and set time for everything. For example, if you are busy throughout the week, you can set time during the weekends to chat with you friends and view entertaining streams. You can also set a few minutes in the evening after work to reply or reach out to new people. 

Don’t mix up your work and online chatting, as this may cause distraction that we have already talked about. You can make most of the Livebeam site and become more productive in your work if you plan to focus on them at separate times.

Wrapping up…

Chatting online is a fun way of sharing ideas and feelings. Most traditional methods of communication have been taken over by online chatting and platforms such as Livebeam. But to create a productive communication environment, it is essential to improve your communication skills and apply the online chatting rules we have mentioned above.