All too often in Twitter chats, LinkedIn discussions, Facebook groups, etc the subject of social mediatools comes up. It is a broad subject which usually brings a myriad of

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different answers. There are many different wonderful tools to assist and enhance one’s social media experience, whether it be on a personal or professional level.

For me however, the one answer that stands out above all the best tools, apps, and software is an age old one. The most important in one’s social media tool kit is one that we were taught as young boys and girls by mom’s and dad’s all over the world. It is really a simple one at that, manners. Yes, manners! If you are looking to build a healthy interactive community whether for a business or an individual it is essential that approach the social media with courtesy and respect for others in the space.

Making friends and building a social media community is no different from approaching the same exercise in the IRL world, (In Real Life). Remember those rules we learned as youngsters, treat others how you would like to be treated, and, you attract more flies with honey, and apply them in the social media space.

I have built a wonderful, interactive, caring, community of some of the smartest, nicest, helpful people in the social media arena. I consider each one a true friend and colleague. We go through the same challenges day in and day out as I do with my off line friends. We respect each other, and are there to support each other through the good and bad. There is most definitely a mutual respect, and that my friends is your most powerful social media tool.

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8 Comments on Your Most Powerful Social Media Tool

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I think that it's the everything you wanted to know you learned in kindergarten mentality, right?
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Definitely, there are some awesome tools out there, but if you approach people with a rude attitude, or talk about yourself all time, people run the other way. It is just so easy to be nice....
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Thanks for stopping by Sharon, I really wish I had more time in rain, these days time management is crucial, hope you are well my friend...
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This is so important....the playing field may be different, but the rules of the game still apply!
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I was going to say pretty much what sharon above me said, so Ditto!   Hope you have a great weekend!
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Absoutely right, Gerry.  People are watching and we need to put our best foot forward.  
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Very good points. You can always spot the people on social media who haven't fully 'bought in'. And you can tell the ones who are serious, see the value and want to connect.
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I agere wholeheartedly, Gerry.  I also like your new term IRL.  Made me laugh first thing in the morning!
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