don’t assume that your tweets are personal

Here’s a recent example of the blurring line (if there is any real line) between using Twitter for personal and professional purposes. I’m sure there are many more. What have stories you heard?

In this case, a PR professional was on his was to make a client presentation. Apparently he wasn’t very impressed with the location, Memphis, and made his feelings known with a quick Tweet. At least I hope it was quick (versus well thought out.)

You can probably guess how the story ends, but it’s still worth reading the letter that the client sent as a response. This is my favorite part:

Additionally Mr. Andrews, with all due respect, to continue the context of your post; true confession: many of my peers and I don’t see much relevance between your presentation this morning and the work we do in Employee Communications.