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Instant Messaging Etiquette

Inquire It is simple etiquette to inquire if the person on the other side has time to chat. To do this you can send a simple message like Hi, can we chat? If the person on the other side replies in the negative, it is important to respect their decision and try another time. Keep your messages brief Instant messages should be short and sweet! If you find that you would like convey more in a message then it would be better to either pick up the phone or switch to email. Be careful what you write Instant messaging is similar to placing words in a place for all to see, it is thus better to write messages that portrays you in a good light. Remember that instant messages can be saved and forwarded! Keep the message informal Using IM to break up with a boyfriend, reprimand an employee or criticize a colleague is a strict no-no. If you need to do any of the following, be brave and tell the person what you feel about them face-to-face. Do not BUZZ It's a big NO NO. You shou...

Mobile Number Portability

Here is a Step By Step Approach on Switching your Mobile Operator while retaining the same Phone Number. Subscriber sends SMS to Donor (existing operator) on '1900' You should send an SMS – PORT <10 Digit Mobile Number> to 1900. For example – PORT 9884098840 if your mobile number is 9884098840 Subscribe receives a 8-digit Unique Porting Code (UPC) from '1901'. Subscriber to visit the operator's (Recipient) store and fill up a 1-page application form mentioning the UPC and may be required to show the SIM card for authenticity. May have to pay migration fees (maximum of INR19) depending on Recipient's policy. Will be issued a new SIM card by the Recipient. Subscriber will have to apply for all value-added services including Ring tones, Voice mail activation etc. For all purposes the Recipient to treat it as a new application. So none of the existing services will be automatically transferred. Recipient informs the Donor about the customer's de...