What is the proper way to set boundaries with coworkers when it comes to social media? I had someone send me a friend request but I'd really not like them to see what I'm posting online. My coworkers are fine but idk.. is it weird to want to maintain a little separation between work and personal life?

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I just don't add coworkers, period. If anyone asks I say "I keep work and personal separate" and leave it at that. Nobody's ever pushed back. It's a completely normal boundary.

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I think that's a good way to put it.

Eh I’m picky on who I add. I just say I don’t use socials if anyone asks works for me.

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That's pretty accurate for me as I really don't use them that often. Still, I don't want to add coworkers on there 😂

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I do not friend anyone from work. They don't need to know what I'm up to lol

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Haha exactly, none of their business!

Facebook is more for personal circles unless you've got a business page to separate your work space. LinkedIn is more of a platform for connecting with work colleagues. If you have an account on that platform, and they do, why not reach out and connect there.

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Great idea. Just say something like "I prefer to keep work relationships on LinkedIn"

Not weird at all. Just decline the request. I only accept after people leave company.

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I like that. Kind of like a stay in touch sort of thing.

Not weird at all. I’ve always preferred keeping work and personal life separate too. I’ve never really accepted coworkers on social media, but I also feel awkward straight-up declining them… so I usually just don’t approve the request 😅. Totally reasonable to want some boundaries there.

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Yeah I always just let it sit there until they say something but they never do so it works out 😂

I'm the same way. I ignore friend requests and usually that is enough for people to take the hint and not bring it up. The very rare occasion where somebody has mentioned they sent me a request and were wondering if I saw it, I simply let them know that I don't add coworkers on social media. Sometimes it can be a bit awkward, but I would still rather then have to worry about what I'm posting.

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Exactly. I haven't posted anything on Facebook in years but if I wanted to I wouldn't want to worry.

I don’t let co workers follow me. If you allow even just one, it can be awkward to deny another. If you just say that you keep work and life separate, then it makes it easier to say no. In my experience at least.

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