eRepublik Manners and Etiquette
Moishe
Perhaps it is because I am in an age bracket that is much higher than most of my fellow eCitizens but I have come to wonder if manners have become a thing of the past. I would like to offer some suggestions. More than likely those that read these presents do not need my little refresher course but possibly there is someone to whom you would like to address this article. If so, feel free to pass it along.
1. Having a job is not a right. It is a privilege that is provided by the company owner. If you get hired by someone it would be polite to send the company a thank you note.
2. Just like having a job is not a right, neither is having employees. If you own a company then it would be a great thing to send a note to new employees thanking them for choosing your company.
3. If you get a raise at work send the owner a note saying "thank you". They could have just let you hang until you asked.
4. Before you quit a company talk to your employer and tell them why you are quitting. If it is for more money they might be able to increase your salary.
5. If you have to fire someone send them a message telling them why (unless you have already gave them notice due to wellness, etc.)
6. If someone sends you gifts or donates something to you send them a thank you note. They were being kind to you. Return the favor.
7. Try to avoid using profanity in your articles and shouts. I have removed several "friends" because of profanity. I often want my wife to read articles I find impressive but I do not appreciate her being showered with vulgarities.
8. Many of us were taught as far back as elementary school (further back for some of us than for others) that the magic words are "please" and "thank you". They still are. And, did you know? They are still free! That is right! There is no cost in either USD or Gold for the usage of such terms.
9. Do not spam other people's articles with links to yours or links to some money making scheme you think is so awesome. If your article was that great it will get readers. If your scheme is that wonderful write your own article about it.
10. Follow the old axiom about doing to others as you would want to be done. This is not just idle religious philosophy - it is a fact of life for as sure as you do others wrong - well - kharma is real. It will come back to haunt you. (In other words if you FUBAR then own up to it.)
I am sure there are many others but those few are ones that have crossed my mind recently.
In the words of Bill S. Preston, Esquire, "Be excellent to each other!"
Party On, Dudes!
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pertamax
also amazing article.
10/10
Bill and Ted, such a good movie.
Nice article Mo, Voted.
Do I have to follow the rules?
They are not "rules", Jeremy. They are requests.
Thanks for the comments, y'all. 😉
If you say so.
To me, Moishe's requests = rules/demands.
Great article, I wish more people would take this under advisement. Voted and subscribed.
Nice article Moishe!
Dude this is just a game -there really isn't a need for clarification........J/k......I just want to point out that it is very unkind to just say "This is just a game" when someone challenges your own political views.
Manners never go out of style.
Love your stuff, Moishe. Thank you for writing these things.
Great article, I couldn't agree more.
Our eRepublik community needs to remember these suggestions, things have gotten too nasty around here. Everyone should remember that "dude you're so f****** gay" isn't a comment on an article, it's a comment on your stupidity.
If I could add one more suggestion for company managers:
If you must reduce someone's salary due to hard economic times, or for whatever reason, it might be nice to send the employee a note first rather than just hitting the button that results in a message saying, "The GM of company X has adjusted your salary from $15.50 to $14.00."
When I get that message and no explanation, especially when it happens to be just three days after I was hired, and my wellness is 99 and I work every day, I bail.
This happened to me twice in the last week. After quitting, I send the GM my standard goodbye, which is, "Goodbye, and thanks for all the fish!" With a smiley face.
If you do find an employer who does the things Moishe suggests, like communicating, and rewarding high productivity and experience, stick with them. In my experience, they are few and far between.
Great article, once again. Voted.
Great article, thanks.
Outstanding work, if only these suggestions were applied more often...I know that I am probably the most guilty of breaking them time and again. Thanks for the reminder of the importance of (un)common courtesy. Voted, already subscribed.
Old people. Psshh.
Thank you for writing this article.
I really liked this article.
Great article, Moishe!
i transated your article and published it in Romania as well.I hope everybody learns from it.
Indeed, and this is enough to make me subscribe to your paper. Great article, and I will start to implement these things into my common repertoire.
Good article!!!
"thank you" for this = )
Another powerful article, my friend. We must meet up on IRC sometime and have a brew...
Dayum, y'all! THANKS! I have been out of pocket for a bit and.... 80 votes? Holy cow's milk!!
Chimi, you rock, brother. All the rest of you dudes and dudettes, there just aren't the words!
Be well, you people!! Party On, Dudes!!!
Great article mate.
Great. Long overdue. voted.
Fantastic Article!
Voted and Subscribed.