No, it’s not OK to wear pajamas or eat during a virtual meeting.

In what feels like no time at all, we went from virtual communication being a novelty to a need. For those already accustomed to the world of webcams and technology-based gatherings, the transition hasn’t been too jolting.

For others, however, questions and challenges abound — and not simply regarding which buttons on phones and laptops are responsible for any number of outcomes (muting, unmuting, close-ups of your nose, etc.).

Many people find themselves curious about online etiquette. When are pajamas warranted versus wrong in a Zoom gathering? When are little ones and furry friends appropriate for a FaceTime call? These are simply a few of the technology-related queries surrounding behavioral guidelines for online gatherings.

Courtesy of: Erin Thorburn Tribune News Service

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