By mbretous@hubspot.com (Martina Bretous)

With new social media platforms and features popping up every day, ever wonder about the etiquette you should follow?

In this article, we’ll be covering Twitter Spaces etiquette for attendees, hosts, and speakers.

Twitter Spaces Etiquette for Attendees

1. Listen more than you speak.

On Twitter Spaces, everyone has a role to play. The host is there to set the tone and guide the conversation. Speakers are chosen to share their knowledge. Moderators are there to ensure the space remains safe.

As an attendee, your role is to listen and participate upon request.

Too often, attendees will show up to a Twitter Space, ask to speak, then monopolize the entire conversation. This is considered inappropriate and can be deemed disrespectful to the speakers already designated in the Space.

A good rule of thumb is to listen at least 80% of the time and contribute 20% of the time. However, that can vary depending on the topic, the host, and the Space.

With this in mind, allow the host of the Space to set the expectations for that particular session.

2. Stay on task.

If you are chosen to share your thoughts, make sure your comments are relevant to the topic.

Every time you speak during a Space, you have the ability to move the conversation forward or derail it. One trick to make sure you stay on topic is to write notes for the key points you want to address.

When you veer off-topic, not only does it lower your chances of being chosen again to speak but it can also confuse incoming listeners.

On that same note, Twitter Spaces usually run for one hour or less. With this in mind, attendees should keep their comments concise and to the point.

3. Don’t interrupt others.

If you’re invited as a speaker on a Twitter Space, it’s key that you are considerate of others.

Just as you wouldn’t interrupt a co-worker during a Zoom presentation, you shouldn’t interrupt another speaker during a Twitter Space event.

The only time you should jump in is if something’s going wrong — say someone forgot to mute or unmute themselves, loud noises, etc. In that case, you can quickly notify the involved party and reset the conversation.

Twitter Spaces Etiquette for Hosts and Moderators

1. Make sure your background is quiet.

As the host of a Twitter Spaces event, it’s important that your listeners hear you clearly and you’re able to guide the conversation. This will require you to prepare your environment.

Before you start the event, make sure you’re in a quiet room. This will make sure loud noises don’t come through the microphone as you engage your listeners.

Secondly, limit distractions by turning off your devices and notifying your roommates.

2. Welcome listeners.

As a host, you set the tone for the entire event. …read more

Source:: HubSpot Blog

Author: Aaron