10 tech etiquette offenses

The pop-up artist This persona manages to interrupt your work without having to be within a short, physical distance. This chat fanatic insists on sending you instant messages constantly throughout the day, sometimes without work in mind. The solution: Don't go overboard. IMs are fine for quick conversations but most people prefer e-mail.
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The pop-up artist

This persona manages to interrupt your work without having to be within a short, physical distance. This chat fanatic insists on sending you instant messages constantly throughout the day, sometimes without work in mind.

The solution: Don't go overboard. IMs are fine for quick conversations but most people prefer e-mail.