Hey guys, so I published my first post on Steemit 2 months ago.
All though I stumbled onto this platform during a hectic period of my life, which prevented me from posting more, I was waiting for the storm to pass and now things are getting back to normal for me on a day to day basis. Although I was somewhat inactive and not posting as much as I would have wanted to. Steemit and its potential have been on my mind ever since.
As I was trying to get inspired and get this blog thing going, I joined the chatroom on a more regular basis in the past few days, so I can get inspired and meet other likeminded people and see their work. And also to be silly and annoy 
I have made a few contacts and I am happy with the friends I have been making so far. After reflecting about my last stint in the chat room I realize that when you have not been hanging out in chatroom for years, it takes some adapting. When you are used to connecting with people on a one to one basis, and are used to communication through human contact (as opposed to text messages or emails) it gets you to thinking. The chat is a big party, but it’s not always party time, or the kinda party where you want be the center of attention for negative reasons. In person you can make a sarcastic joke and pat the person on the back with a smile. In writing, not so much. So here are some tips, and remember most of all to have fun!
- Communicate with others: that means show interest in the people with whom you connect and see on a regular basis, we are all human and here for the same reason! Try to find out what everyone's story and MO is.
- Create bonds and concentrate on the positive, because everything else can divide, especially conversations about flag wars, politics, etc.
- Read read read. Sometimes some conversations are best to avoid or jump into, all though they might be satisfying for your ego, are just not worth your time.
- All though I suggested you read read read , sometimes it’s best not to read into some comments or replies to deeply. Google the word projection!
- If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all!
- Realize that everyone has their own personality, and when someone doesn’t know you too well they might take offense at what you might have intended to be a joke. There isn’t always an opportunity to explain so don’t burn people off! Ease them in slowly into your style of humour.
- Social skills! Read all of the above and try to take the chat light heartedly!
- Try to help, no matter how little knowledge you have about Steemit, you can surely help a new user who knows less than you.
- You will not get along or agree with everyone and that's fine. Move on to others users who will appreciate you.
- YUNK! I will let you find out on your own what this means!
I will not mention that basic social skills and politeness are required in any community, that goes without saying! And spamming a link is not a polite way of saying hello to the human on the other side of the keyboard!
A special shout out to the personalities (yes, personalities!) who have struck me so far in the chat room, and welcomed me into this community unknowingly : 
And a special thanks to 
Tips from an imperfect human being gone clean, holla!