Worksheet 7:
Netiquette
Quiz
1. What is Netiquette?
2. Quiz 1: What are the differences between talking to your friends or family over the Internet
and talking to them in person?
3. Quiz 2: What could Erika have done to avoid this situation?
4. Make a summary of that article. The summary should be written in one paragraph consists
of 8-10 sentences.
Answer
1. Communicating in a family environment or with friends both virtual and in person is very
different. there are factors that make it happen, namely;
a. Communicating directly with family and friends is very real, it's just that this condition is limited
by distance and if the distance is far enough then this communication cannot be done.
b. Communicate with family and friends virtually can be reached in different positions or a
considerable distance, and with anyone. it's just that this communication is not spelled out in real
terms because it cannot be felt even though it is done at the same time. this communication also
depends on the device that will be used in the communication if the device used does not have a
connection or cannot be connected then this communication also cannot be carried out.
2. In the case of Erika commenting on Alan's social networking page, it's fairly commonplace. it's
just that not everyone has the same feelings and thoughts that are in the same direction as us or
between erika and alan, causing discomfort between the two parties, in terms of preventing
conflict, erica should apologize to alan.
3. In the published social networking page, Alan and Erica experienced a little discomfort because
there was a comment that was not like-minded and it made Alan unhappy with Erica, even though
Erica only felt happy and found Alan's web page funny. this cannot happen if Alan has always
positive and insensitive thoughts.
4. Things that become our actions or responses if we get negative comments or dirty words in
cyberspace:
a. Not responding to dirty words with harsh words because it can cause even bigger cases or new
problems that we don't want to happen.
b. Always respond with a level-headed condition and be careful in responding.
c. Always think positive and constructive.
d. If it leads to us, we should just ignore it so that we don't feel burdened and offended.
e. If it happens to both parties then we try to give suggestions so that it is eliminated and not
continued again.
f. If it is considered offensive and cannot be ignored, we should warn the person by threatening to
file a complaint with the competent authorities.
g. avoid EGO and be able to control our emotions which always make us feel the most right.