Social media is a powerful platform for personal and professional expression. However, understanding boundaries, tone, and the impact of your posts is crucial. Good social media etiquette protects your image and respects your audience.
Are you mindful of what you post and how you interact online? Take this quiz to evaluate your social media savvy and ensure you’re using these platforms with care and consideration.
1) A colleague sends you a connection request on LinkedIn, but you’ve never worked directly with them. What’s the best approach?
A) Accept the request to expand your network
B) Decline it since you don’t know them well
C) Message them first to understand why they’re connecting
D) Ignore it and wait for them to follow up
2) You notice a post from a colleague on Facebook that contains an obvious typo. How should you handle it?
A) Correct the typo publicly in the comments
B) Message them privately to let them know
C) Ignore it - it’s none of your business
D) Like the post and move on
3) Is it appropriate to follow your boss on Instagram if their account is public?
A) Yes, public accounts are open to everyone
B) Only if they follow you first
C) No, it could blur professional boundaries
D) Only if your account is private
4) On X (ex-Twitter), someone tags you in a controversial discussion. What’s the best course of action?
A) Respond to defend your perspective
B) Ignore the tag entirely
C) Politely disengage by clarifying your stance without fuelling the debate
D) Block the person who tagged you
5) A friend tags you in an unflattering photo on Facebook. What should you do?
A) Untag yourself and message them to ask for removal
B) Comment on the photo to make light of the situation
C) Leave it - it’s part of social media
D) Delete the post without informing them
6) Is it acceptable to post a picture of a private work dinner on social media?
A) Yes, as long as you don’t tag anyone
B) Only with permission from everyone present
C) No, work dinners should remain private
D) Only if the company’s social media policy allows it
7) You’re in a heated debate on X (ex-Twitter), and a stranger starts using offensive language. What’s the best move?
A) Block them immediately
B) Reply to confront their behaviour
C) Report them to Twitter for inappropriate conduct
D) Stop engaging in the conversation
8) A friend shares fake news on Facebook. How should you respond?
A) Publicly call them out for spreading misinformation
B) Share a fact-check link in the comments
C) Message them privately with the correct information
D) Ignore it - it’s not your responsibility
9) Is it appropriate to share memes or jokes on LinkedIn?
A) Yes, humour is a great way to connect
B) No, LinkedIn is strictly for professional content
C) Only if they’re directly relevant to your field
D) It depends on how many people interact with the post
10) You’re at a conference, and the keynote speaker says something inspiring. Can you post it on social media?
A) Yes, without credit - it’s a public event
B) Yes, with proper credit to the speaker
C) Only if the event encourages live posting
D) No, it’s better to keep these moments private
11) Someone sends you a direct message on Instagram about a sensitive issue. What’s the best response?
A) Respond quickly and thoughtfully
B) Ignore it if it’s too sensitive for you to handle
C) Redirect them to a professional or appropriate platform
D) Screenshot it and discuss it with friends
12) How should you respond to a negative comment on a professional post you made on LinkedIn?
A) Delete the comment immediately
B) Ignore the comment to avoid escalation
C) Respond calmly and professionally to address the concern
D) Report the comment to LinkedIn
13) A friend frequently overshares personal problems on social media. What’s the best approach?
A) Privately suggest they limit their posts
B) Publicly comment that they’re sharing too much
C) Unfriend or unfollow them
D) Continue liking their posts out of politeness
14) How often is it appropriate to post promotional content about your work on Facebook?
A) Once a week
B) As often as you like - your profile is your platform
C) Occasionally, balancing with other types of posts
D) Never - Facebook isn’t a professional platform
15) Is it okay to share screenshots of a private conversation on social media?
A) Yes, if the conversation is interesting
B) Only with permission from the other party
C) Only if you blur out the other person’s name
D) Never - it’s a breach of trust
16) You’re live-streaming an event on Instagram, and someone in the background asks not to be filmed. What should you do?
A) Apologise and stop streaming immediately
B) Tell them it’s a public event and continue streaming
C) Edit the stream later to remove them
D) Block them from seeing the stream
17) A professional contact adds you to a WhatsApp group for a project, but you don’t want to participate. What’s the best way to handle it?
A) Leave the group without explanation
B) Message the group explaining your reasons for leaving
C) Stay silent and ignore the messages
D) Mute the group but remain in it
18) A colleague likes every single post you make on LinkedIn, including old ones. How should you react?
A) Message them to thank them for their engagement
B) Mention it casually the next time you see them
C) Ignore it - social media activity doesn’t require a response
D) Post less frequently to discourage over-engagement
19) Is it okay to post vacation photos on a professional platform like LinkedIn?
A) Yes, if they showcase professional achievements during the trip
B) No, personal posts don’t belong on LinkedIn
C) Only if they are high-quality photos
D) It depends on your industry
20) What’s the best way to handle frequent tagging by a friend on irrelevant posts?
A) Untag yourself and ask them to stop tagging you
B) Block them to prevent future tags
C) Leave the tags - it’s harmless
D) Report the tagging to the platform
21) Is it okay to send connection requests to people you don’t know on LinkedIn?
A) Yes, as long as you include a personal message
B) No, LinkedIn is for people you’ve worked with
C) Only if you’ve met them briefly at an event
D) Only if they work in the same field
22) Can you use a public hashtag for a personal post unrelated to its purpose?
A) Yes, hashtags are free for everyone to use
B) Only if you add a disclaimer in your post
C) No, it could be seen as spam
D) It depends on how popular the hashtag is
23) How should you respond to a vague, attention-seeking post on Facebook?
A) Ask them directly what’s wrong
B) Ignore it completely
C) Like the post to show support
D) Message them privately to check in
24) If a colleague shares your post without credit, what should you do?
A) Publicly comment asking for credit
B) Message them privately to request attribution
C) Ignore it - it’s flattering they shared it
D) Report the post to the platform
25) Should you check into a location on Facebook or Instagram when attending a private event?
A) Yes, it helps promote the event
B) Only if the host has publicly posted about the event
C) No, it’s inappropriate to share private events
D) It depends on the event size
26) Is it acceptable to connect with a recruiter on LinkedIn if they haven’t reached out to you?
A) Yes, as long as your profile is relevant to their field
B) No, recruiters should make the first move
C) Only if you have a mutual connection
D) Only if you send an InMail first
27) A friend constantly posts controversial political views on Twitter. How should you handle it?
A) Engage with them to challenge their opinions
B) Ignore the posts—it’s their personal feed
C) Unfollow them to avoid seeing the posts
D) Report the posts for being offensive
28) Is it okay to schedule posts during your work hours on social media?
A) Yes, but only if it’s for work purposes
B) No, it could be seen as unprofessional
C) Only if it doesn’t interfere with your job performance
D) It depends on your role
29) What’s the most professional way to respond to a rude comment on your Instagram post?
A) Delete the comment immediately
B) Reply calmly to defuse the situation
C) Block the commenter
D) Leave the comment to avoid escalating
30) A colleague sends you a Facebook friend request. Should you accept it?
A) Yes, it helps build camaraderie
B) Only if you’re comfortable sharing personal posts with them
C) No, keep professional relationships on LinkedIn
D) Only if you can adjust your privacy settings
Correct Answers:
- C – Message them first to understand why they’re connecting.
- B – Message them privately to let them know.
- B - Only if they follow you first OR C – No, it could blur professional boundaries.
- C – Politely disengage by clarifying your stance without fuelling the debate.
- A – Untag yourself and message them to ask for removal.
- B – Only with permission from everyone present.
- C – Report them to Twitter for inappropriate conduct.
- C – Message them privately with the correct information.
- C – Only if they’re directly relevant to your field.
- B – Yes, with proper credit to the speaker.
- C – Redirect them to a professional or appropriate platform.
- C – Respond calmly and professionally to address the concern.
- A – Privately suggest they limit their posts.
- C – Occasionally, balancing with other types of posts.
- B – Only with permission from the other party.
- A – Apologise and stop streaming immediately.
- B – Message the group explaining your reasons for leaving.
- C – Ignore it—social media activity doesn’t require a response.
- A – Yes, if they showcase professional achievements during the trip.
- A – Untag yourself and ask them to stop tagging you.
- A – Yes, as long as you include a personal message.
- C – No, it could be seen as spam.
- D – Message them privately to check in.
- B – Message them privately to request attribution.
- B – Only if the host has publicly posted about the event.
- A – Yes, as long as your profile is relevant to their field.
- C – Unfollow them to avoid seeing the posts.
- C – Only if it doesn’t interfere with your job performance.
- B – Reply calmly to defuse the situation.
- B – Only if you’re comfortable sharing personal posts with them.
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