Navy Learning Electronic Etiquette

Navy Learning Electronic Etiquette

Ever read about the Navy learning electronic etiquette? MSN reported today that the Navy is going to put an end to using all caps when sending communications because it comes across as rude! Here is what they had to say about the Navy learning electronic etiquette…

“Internet users hate reading anything in all capital letters. It’s the digital equivalent of shouting, a faux pas that’s considered the height of online rudeness.

The U.S. Navy, however, has been communicating in all caps since the 19th century. And it’s been a little jarring for young sailors especially to see capital letters used in orders and other official messages.

So, they are dropping all caps to make its communications “more readable and less rude,” reports The Wall Street Journal.”

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