Interview. In an interview, the interviewer meets with someone and asks him or her questions. The interviewer may also pose an idea or make a comment on which the person can comment. Note how the interviewer, Kevin Kelly, uses both tactics in this interview with Miss Manners. How do Kelly’s comments influence the interview and how Miss Manners responds?
Background Information. Background information is information provided in a literary work, often at the beginning, to explain the situation to the reader. What background information does Kevin Kelly give at the beginning of the interview?
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- Applied English Connection. Netiquette means network etiquette—a set of rules for proper online behavior. Because online communication does not require face-to-face conversation, people sometimes forget they are dealing with other people, not just computers. Whatever you type and send to someone, make sure you would feel comfortable saying the same thing to that person’s face. Remember to adhere to the rules set forth on an Internet site. Mind your manners in discussion groups—make sure you understand the background and know the current topic before jumping into a conversation. Write clearly and thoughtfully, and never use inappropriate language. Share your knowledge and help when you can.
- A long-standing tradition in online communication is the use of smileys to convey a particular thought or emotion. Here are some smileys you may want to use:
Write about a time when you said something you later regretted.
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