Digital Etiquette for Guests

Just because you are best friends with the couple, doesn’t mean sending your RSVP by text message or broadcasting the details of their vow renewal invitation to the world is acceptable. This is one time that you should skip on posting every detail of your life via Facebook and Twitter. Keep reading to get the scoop on digital etiquette for vow renewal guests.

1. Don’t RSVP via Twitter: Unless the couple has specifically stated your should “RSVP via Twitter,” on the RSVP cards, chances are she wants you to RSVP by the method included. Plus, chances are the couple hasn’t invited everyone they know, so your tweet or Facebook posting may cause major drama.
2. Don’t complain online: Looking for a quick way to end your friendship? Then gripe away online.  Otherwise, take my grandmother’s advice and don’t say anything if you don’t have anything nice to say. One posted, you can’t take it back!
3. Don’t give a day of play-by-play: It’s one thing to share minute-by-minute details about someone else’s.  Facebook, Twitter, and foursquare are not on the agenda.
4. Don’t be the paparazzi: Just because you post what you eat every day on Flickr or Facebook, doesn’t mean your friends want their vow renewal seen by the world. Be a good friend and ask before posting photos and videos online, and don’t even think about posting unflattering pictures and videos. Believe it or not, not everyone wishes they had their own paparazzi!