Texting/DMs
Friends
Coworkers
Staff
Surprise
100
Is this appropriate?
No.
100
Your friend texts you back 3 hours after your first message. Should you get mad?
No! Sometimes people get busy with important things and they forget to respond.
100
Your coworker asks for your phone number. Should you share it?
Yes! Often times coworkers will share phone numbers so they can reach out if they have questions, want to swap shifts, or ask if you want to hang out after work.
100
After graduation, you want to friend Zach and Sarah on Facebook. Is this okay?
Yes! Staff has the option not to accept it, but you are allowed to friend them on social media.
100
How do skeletons call their friends?
On the telebone!
200
Is this appropriate to send to a friend?
No, because if someone doesn't respond, you should wait until you text back
200
Someone tells you not to text them again. You do it anyways. Is this okay?
No. If someone asks you not to text them, you should respect that and not do it.
200
Your coworker friends you on Facebook. Should you accept?
Maybe! If you want to, you can! If you don't want to, you don't have to (however they may ask you why)
200
You got a job! Can you send Daniel a text and tell him?
Yes! Daniel and the rest of staff love to hear that students have gotten a job
200
You answer me but I never ask you questions. What am I?
A telephone!
300
Should you send a message like this to anybody?
No. Even if you know them, it can make them really uncomfortable.
300
Your friend texts you tells you your nextdoor neighbor got sent to the hospital. He asks you if you saw him while you were at work (at Ball Memorial). You did see him there. Is it okay to tell him that?
No. Because of HIPAA, you aren't allowed to share any information about patients to others...even those you know.
300
Your boss makes you mad. You send them a text and tell them that. Is this appropriate?
No! You shouldn't tell your boss you are mad at them in person or over text.
300
You "poke" Sarah on Facebook 15 times. She never pokes back. Is this appropriate?
No! It's okay to message or reach out to staff if you have something to share, but this is unprofessional and annoying.
300
What kind of call does a marathon runner always make?
Long distance!
400
Someone unfriends you or blocks your account. Should you do this?
No!
We need to show respect and not bombard them with messages. It's okay if your feelings are hurt, but this is creepy.
400
You have something you want to tell your friend. They don't answer your phone call. Should you call them until they pick up?
No. If it's not an emergency, you should either leave a voicemail or send a text. People will get worried or annoyed if you continue to call.
400
Someone posts on Facebook they are applying to a job in Nutrition Services at your hospital! They ask what you think of your boss. You don't like her. Is it okay to respond to their post and say that your boss is terrible and not to apply?
No! If someone asks you on Facebook or other social media about a coworker, boss, or your workplace, you should be positive. If it is in person, you can vent a little, but don't prevent them from applying for the job if they need one.
400
You are on Facebook and you see that Audrey is also on. Every time you see that she is on, you send her a DM saying "hi, how are you?" Is this appropriate?
No! It's okay to message Audrey, but you should wait for a response before you ask her how she is doing. You also shouldn't message her every time she is online. That can be seen as creepy.
400
Why couldn't the quarterback make a pass or score a touchdown?
He couldn't find the receiver
500
One of the other students posts really annoying stuff on their Facebook page. You don't like seeing it so you decide to unfriend them. Is this okay?
Yes! You don't have to accept a friend request or stay anybody's friend if you don't want to.
500
Between what hours is it okay to call or text someone?
Unless it's an emergency, it's good ettiquette not to call or text someone between the hours of 9pm and 8am. However, if they want to keep talking, it's okay.
500
Is it okay to text a coworker and ask if they want to hang out?
Yes! Many times people who are work together are friends outside of work. However, if they say no, you have to respect that and say OK.
500
You think someone on staff is pretty/handsome and you want to date them. You send them a message asking them out. Is this appropriate?
No! Even after you graduate, it is not appropriate to ask your instructor or other staff on dates.
500
What do you call an iPhone that isn't joking around?
Dead Siri-ous!