| Number | Tip |
| 1 | The first time you initiate an IM conversation with a someone, begin by letting your new acquaintance know from what context you decided to contact em. |
| 2 | Instead of simply saying, "Huh?" when you are confused, ask for clarification to the specific part of your conversation partner's statement that you didn't follow. By identifying the source of confusion precisely, you allow the conversation to resume quickly instead of falling over because of your mental laziness. |