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Scenario True / False
3. A spam email usually goes straight to your Spam/Junk folder because your
email app knows it is not safe and has a setting to catch it automatically.
4. If you delete a message from a group chat on WhatsApp, it is removed
from everyone’s phone instantly and no one else can see it again.

5. The safest way to talk to a stranger on a gaming app is to avoid private
chats and inform a parent or guardian.

“Knowing the dangers like phishing and cyberbullying is only the first step.

The real protection comes from using good manners and digital etiquette.
Remember, polite behaviour matters online just as much as offline.”

EMAIL AND MESSAGING ETIQUETTE

Email and messaging etiquette refers to the polite and responsible behaviour you should follow
while communicating online. The way you write, the words you choose and the tone you use can
affect how others understand your message. Good etiquette helps you build positive relationships,
avoid misunderstandings and maintain a respectful digital environment.

When you use polite language, think before replying and stay calm even in confusing situations,
you show maturity and responsibility. These habits also help prevent conflicts and make
conversations smoother. Practicing good etiquette ensures your messages are clear, respectful
and safe to share.

For example, if a student types a rude comment in a group chat without thinking, the message
can be later shown to the teacher, which can cause embarrassment. So, a little kindness in words
can prevent big problems.

Good manners and polite communication help us build healthy relationships everywhere. Let us
learn few good online etiquettes:

Polite Language
Protect
Information Avoid All Caps

Respect Limit Emojis
Privacy

Grammar & Think Before
Spelling Typing

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