Netiquette, or "network etiquette," is the general rules of online communication and behavior. Based in common courtesy, netiquette says things like DON'T SHOUT, look before leaping (know the territory before posting messages), and generally respect others. Because online interaction lacks real-world clues like facial expressions, gestures, and inflections to add meaning to words, the chances of misunderstandings are higher. The guidelines offered by netiquette can help new users to avoid giving offence and to smoothly enter the cyber-community. Netiquette Home Page - provides basic rules of netiquette, including a quiz to test your net savvyness. About Netiquette - brief definitions of common terms and online phenomena, from chain letters to signature files to line spacing tips and more. Claris Guide to Email Etiquette - this email specific site includes a list of smiley face "emoticons" from regular :-) to baseball-smiley d:-) and everything in between. It also offers a concise list of email do's and don'ts, as well as a list of commonly used acronyms. Dear Emily Postnews - pointers on what not to do in a newsgroup posting. Welcome to the Cybersoiree - a comprehensive article about socializing online. Learn how to successfully join online communities, create an identity, and feel comfortable in your new surroundings. Internet Smileys - a guide to expressing yourself online with "emoticons" such as :-) the smiley and, wait for it, ;-) the winking smiley, among others.