How to craft the perfect status message
Sunday, January 4 | 3:01 p.m.
* Whenever possible, say something clever. But not too clever. Because then you look like you’re trying too hard, and that’s kind of pathetic.
Before you sling mud at someone else’s name, take a minute to consider if you really want to trash said person to hundreds of people at once. They’ll look bad, and you’ll likely look childish.
* Be extra careful if you’re job-searching. Always, always, always remember that a Twitter update, a Gchat status message or a Facebook or MySpace status update can be seen by a potential employer.
* Shorter is better.
* Think beyond your mood. Status updates and Twitter feeds can successfully convey information far beyond, “I’m having a bad day.” You can use them to update co-workers that you’re headed to lunch or a meeting, to tell friends you’re looking for something to do later in the evening or to warn humanity of the latest Adam Sandler atrocity.
Sources: Matt Carlson, Molly McIntyre, Stephanie Sherwood, Lauren Turner and Marian Salzman
