A friendly reminder to the social media users of the world:  if you Tweet it, Facebook it, text it or e-mail it, you are responsible for it.

The lines between casual and business conversation are blurring significantly as we all become more connected. But know this: your words online are admissible in a court of law, in the media or in a job interview.

Be careful what you say out there.  This is much easier said than done, especially with the casual tone of our social media discussions.  There is not a week that goes by that STF | PR does not coach a new or existing client on the do’s and don’ts of social media protocol.

Always be yourself and be honest, but double check before you push send.  What would your mother think if she read that Tweet?—because she easily can.  And speaking of Twitter, don’t follow people that you wouldn’t want your mom, the media or your significant other to know you are following.  I’ve seen that backfire as well.

And a final note to job applicants, get savvy with your Facebook settings.  You may not want me or the HR director at the company where you applied to see your spring break photos, just saying.