How To Be Classy On Social Media 

How does she not say , "Um" and "Err" literally at all!!!! I admire this greatly!

One rule I follow is: "Not to get into arguments with people online". No one is going to change their values and opinions based on a argument they had online. Save your time and energy

Posting a picture with another person on it without there permission is one of the most rude things ever!

Never post photos of others without their permission.

"It's a tough world we live in. We all are damaged in one way or another. So be kind and forgive each other". Well said!

My favorite words from Anna Bey "..my dear elegant ladies.. " "..average joe in the wilderness.."

Pre-makep Anna looks the same as Post- makeup Anna...which is a good thing!

I've also noticed that whenever people are invited to a wealthy household or riding someone else's luxurious car they start taking footage just to trick their followers into thinking that they live there or that they're rich and it's really embarassing.

Some people treat social media like their diaries sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo annoying!!

My personal social media etiquette: *Don't have any social media!* Works 100% everytime. People are and stay curious and take me more serious! 💁🏻‍♀️

I agree on everything you said. I hate when people post good pictures of themselves but dont care how the other ones look, its so mean.

I’ve deleted most of my social media, best decision ever

I love what you say: We are all damaged to some extent, so let us all be kind..... YES!

I like the way you added what products you were using on the screen

Made myself breakfast and coffee and watched video, while eating and drinking, felt like I was talking with my close friend 😁🤗😘

Btw I like how you keep talking and the products pictures just pop up on the screen. LOVE IT.

Anna I just love that you started wearing beautiful pastel colours. These flower colours are very flattering on you

who else recite "my dear elegant ladies welcome to my channel" I love it so much,OMG Anna I love the fact that you now wear colors it look very good on you

Commenting on your last question: Imagine woman who had to run to another country to avoid abusive, narcissistic husband and by accident gets filmed in footage. It can happen that he will see it and recognise where she is. These things do happen in real life. So i would be rather careful when filming. Protection and privacy first. Thank you for video Anna.💜

I love the change up. It feels like “sit down and chat with me” verse being spoken to.

Anna I was wondering if you could make a video about how to pose elegantly and take photos in a decent way, would mean a lot if you do so. Much love ❤️

My friend shared the view and location of my condominium community without my permission and I asked her immediately to remove it. My partner and I are very private and it felt like a violation of our security. All she wanted to do was show off that she was in some way related to our building.

Permission to post is paramount! Especially when children are in the picture! I always ask first, even with family! Just proper behavior! Your amazing!! 😊

your skin is so perfect even without makeup!

sometimes I'm really busy too, so I just send a quick voice message like "I'm busy, I'll send you a message tomorrow, (or next week) . Or sometimes I say "come over for dinner and we talk that over, bc we always have to eat so it's a good way of sharing time; so my friends don't feel ignored. maybe it would work for your friends, too ! ❤❤

I spent most of my adult life struggling to have a consistent sleeping schedule. I have insomnia, so I was always kind of jet leggeg. It really affected my productivity, since the age of 17. So now I umplug early in the evening, it allows me to watch something soothing and have dinner in peace, and that is the reason why I finally have a healthy rotine in my life. I even lost weight because of it. So if someone sends me a text at 10:30 p.m., sorry it's too late for me. And I really don't care if this boundary makes people mad. My health is way more important than peoples egos.

When I was in journalism class, the teacher said you never need permission to take photos. That was 10 years ago and it made me uncomfortable.

You’re not supposed to post pictures of your friends without permision.

I'm old enough to have been taught NETIQUETTE (or internet etiquette) and thus have always operated online by these rules. As for this new format and video style, I love it!!!

I absolutely loved this style of video. It's like we are chatting like friends. Also very delighted with everything you said

Thank you for bringing up the topic of forgiveness and unconditional love, and kindness. Coming together and supporting other people rather than being unkind.

Dear Anna, thank you for bringing up this topic. I have to say, I've made the mistake of being the typo police. Won't happen again! Plus it doesn't make any sense, I make mistakes myself 🤷‍♀️ I really enjoy this video format, it's like chitchating with a friend while getting ready, it feels comfortable.

Some people are very conscious of not including strangers in their posts and I love it. I would really hate to be filmed or photographed without me knowing, but it has become so common these days and it frustrates me. The least people could do is blur the faces specially of you're at a restaurant or a private event/museum 😔

The unsolicited opinion one is hitting home. I think social media objectifies people in a way that it became quite natural to look at them as concepts or contents than humans, especially influencers we don't personally know.

I love you Anna you helped me change everything in my life to be better even my mom notice how I changed I showed her your videos I told her she changed me 🥰🙏🌹

People are rude on social media I dont like it. Lol

I totally get being a slow responder. It takes mental energy to give people a proper response. In some ways, I think it shows respect to that person when you wait until you're in the right headspace so you can give them a well-thought-out reply.

For my part I find it truly charming when you pronounce a word "wrong". It is exotic and cute. People should understand that English is used for international communication purposes, but it's not everybody's first language. I personally am really flattered when a person makes the effort of trying to speak my language (French), no matter their pronunciation.

you are the type of teacher I need in school right now. these subjects need to be discussed a lot more because social media has gone out of control ❤️

I love that you discussed mental issues and preach understanding!

you rock! here in Germany its like this: if you are taking videos or photos in public and there are less the 10 people on it, you have to ask each for permission. if there are more than 10 people you don't need to no one for permission.

I'm older.. ie: been on the net since the late 70's... things have definitely changed. For instance it was never, ever, appropriate to post a picture of anyone but yourself. It wasn't even appropriate to have pictures of other people in a digital album that could be accessed by anyone but yourself. And it was a huge taboo to post picture of your child. As for a "friend" posting a bad picture of you. Not only is that NOT a friend but I've seen it done and it has told me volumes about the poster... a picture is worth a thousand words thing... and that's someone I would stay way far away from.

Suggestion: turn off notifications on WhatsApp so that you will see the message only when you open the app!! And people will see only one tick!

Thank you for touching the subject of unsolicited opinions. I remember one of your last videos when I told someone that it's never okay to give your opinion about someone else's body. Someone replied that it's fine to do it but ladies: it's never fine to comment on someone's body! Be elegant, not rude

Anna... You're so sweet. People in general just need to respect that others have lives and don't live with their phones glued to their hands. I know I'm too busy for that. An auto-reply feature for WhatsApp would go a long way.

I stopped with social media- it made me feel anxious. I have the accounts but I’m barely on. I find that it is a breeding ground for narcissists. Also, it bothered me that people think they know you so well bc you posted a superficial statement or event. Ladies always need that side of mystery to them. No one has to know everything you’re doing.

Anna’s point relating to one giving their opinion without being asked to is something I come across very often. For a long time I thought I was too sensitive for being offended as people claimed to be giving those comments as “friendly advice”. Sometimes maybe people don’t even realize that these comments are not simply rude but can also be hurtful. Therefore, let’s think twice before giving our advice, especially when it is not asked from us.

Thank you for discussing this topic - you were 100% on the mark!! I would love to see more etiquette topics on how an elegant, professional lady handles social media faux pas - I've actually told friends to 'put the damn phone away' when they have accompanied me as a guest to an exclusive event. And I'm talking about the over 40 crowd of women who should know better. (Luckily, I now have the perfect gentleman who is my "always +1"!) . PS. I love the multi-tasking makeup application! I eat breakfast and check emails while doing makeup every morning!!

I am guilty of correcting people (very rarely). I needed to hear this :) Thanks, dear Anna!

I'm doing social media for my university in Finland, and we're always told to ask people for their consent first before taking photos/videos of them.

Anna, that color pink and your nail color look so perfect with your coloring! Your color theory education is really showing and lends more credibility to your leveling up strategies. I also hate it when viewers pick apart some aspect of someones presentation whether it's grammar or something else. Gratitude is elegant.

I really enjoyed the format! It was as if we were just chatting, and I also appreciated the pictures and links of the products you were using. I admire you for sharing things that annoy you, and things that you feel you could improve upon. I admire you very much!

I never realized how much u actually had to deal with, but u r sooooooo right on soo many points

Beautiful in that pink sweater 💖 Very interesting video. Let’s hope social media manners continue to evolve.

You have a beautiful accent, don't listen to them.

Love this ! You truly are an elegant woman 🙏🏻🙂

The pink sweater suits you so well!

I didn't know I needed this video FROM YOU in my life. I can not express my gratitude to you Anna. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!

Anna, you have a true style! You mention things that I have certainly noticed happening but never thought it was a social thing, for example, people who photoshop their own image in a group picture or share the picture where only they look great but others don't. You often speak out of my heart and I'm glad I'm not the only one left on this planet appreciating some manners and thinking of others.

When I post a photo, I do try not to have anyone (especially strangers) in the photo. Or I’ll blur other people and focus on subject like me and my friends (with their permission) .

Your sweater is really beautiful. 😍 I always respond fast and I tell people if I don't have time at the moment. The truth is, I always have time. 😂 I totally agree with postings about child abuse, etc. I know what is going on in the world, I don't need to see it without a warning before. I get nightmares and pictures in my mind I can never ever remove from it. I don't want to see it, because I can't handle it.

You have such a beautiful personality 😭♥️

1. I love yout channel you are like the girlfriend/sister I never had. When I watch your videos I end up felling empowered but in a different way, like really really empowered not the "I don´t need a man-I´m a goddess and all men are trash" kinda way. But in a very feminine powerful way. 2. About your video format: I personally like any of your formats, weather you´re getting ready or just talking to us it´s ok with me 3. About whatsapp etiquette: I think the etiquette is for the person sending the whatsapp not for the person receiving it, because if you send a message you don´t know what the other person is doing, unless is an emergency or a really urgent message then yes, but if not, then you have to understant that people are living their lives, they are not waiting for you to send them a message. I´m not saying to be rude and don´t answer any messages, but sometimes people are busy working, studying, sleeping, eating, and we need to understand that. 4. About giving unsolicited advise: I understand what you mean, but sometimes you as the unsolicited advise giver you want to share new infromation or tips with other people, so I think you should always ask for permission for example: dear friend you look amazing with this dress but I have a tip that will make you even more beautiful, may I share it with you? 5. About filming in public places: I think it´s ok if the people around you are far enough that we the viewers can´t tell who they are, for example I can see that the people around you is a black man or a latina or a tall girl but I cannot see their facial features. If they are close enough that I can see them, then I believe you have to blur their faces. 6. Sorry for bad english!! Hugs and kisses from Mexico.

I love what you said about asking permission or taking photos of someone’s home! I do often ask for permission. You are so right 🙌

I dont have WhatsApp for those exact reasons. I deleted it 5 years ago, funnily enough it more than halved the messages I received because are so used to going to whatsapp to message instead of texting or emailing. Suits me wonderfully.

I grew up to believe that it's actually illegal to take any kind of footage of a person without having permission first, let alone posting that footage for the world to see. When I was at school and we had celebrations or went to trips or had to have our picture taken for calendars or whatever, parents always had to sign a document that they allow their child to have their picture taken. Parents had to sign it because minors under the age of 18 cannot make such decisions for themselves, legally. So if this applies to children (at least in my country Bulgaria), why not to adults as well, even if it's your friends?

I completely agree ❤ Some people say you can always make time to respond. However, there are many moments when I literally can not manage to open messages for several days due to my obligations

Hey Anna, I just started following you this fall. I am really becoming more elegant, stylish and thoughtful since watching your videos. Thank you for putting this information together. You are the only RU-vidr I follow.

I love your channel, lots of good advice, lots of wisdom and you’re a sweet soul. I like watching your channel just to improve myself. After raising kids all day, everyday (don’t get me wrong they’re a blessing) it’s good for me to feel like an “elegant lady”, if just in actions. I would say about filming or photographing in public, that it would be fine as long as you blur the images of the people in the background. I think that shows them respect and some decency. ❤️

I like this background and video the best it makes me feel like I’m in a personal conversation then a normal video Like it captivated me more And typo police are the worse

I've been waiting for this my whole life!!❤❤

I love this kind of format :) Anything that breaks the routine is fab !

I simply love you, Anna! You have helped me so much and I am so grateful for the knowledge you share!

Omg i hate the photo one. Like we took almost 20 photos, you can find something that i'm not looking like a troll. Or just crop me out.

I think that you are absolutely a wonderful influence. I've watched several videos and I was so pleasantly surprised how much you are encouraging others to be kind and respectful, not only to others but also to yourself! Also, I admire how you are able to explain some of these stereotype type things with style, dating and so on with logic and grace. Love it. Keeping women positive!

I love these more personal type videos. We've all caught a glimpse of your clothes closet in the reflection of the makeup mirror behind you. I would love to see a tour of that closet! I would also like to know the model of the car you drive. I love, love, love your channel and your message and I am going to enlist in your program after the holidays are over. Thank you, Anna, for being such a classy lady and the inspiration you give to so many!

Anna, I love seeing your more casual style of videos! Do this more often ❤️

OMG this is literally my mom! She corrects everything I say, comment on everything I wear. She is my living social media critic. I have developed a little bit of that I'm working on fixing it

Such sound advice as always! Your caution about posting too much "misery" is right on. I often get posts relating to animal cruelty, which I care deeply about, but if I come across a horrible graphic image without warning it can ruin my mood for hours. I don't always want to be brought to tears in the midst of my busy day.

Great points Anna, which I too follow when on social media. In regards to filming in public places: it’s all about respect to other people. There are a lot of people that have chosen not to put their lives in social media & don’t want to be on there so it is with this in mind, in my opinion, that you should always ask their permission to have them in the social media filming/feed. For instance, that person may have called in sick to work but it was not sickness related (if their boss sees them then they may lose their job due to this) or maybe they had turned down an invite & they are shown on social media doing something else. It’s all about choice & respect in my opinion. Have a beautiful day Anna. Xxxx

The what’s app struggle is real, especially when u start dating someone new!😳😂

I loved this format. I definitely would watch this as a regular series. Anna talks about a topic while getting ready. It feels like talking to a friend who is giving you great life advice.

It is so sad when people are critical of others. Can't we just enjoy and appreciate the strengths in others? I totally agree with you on all of the points Anna. Once again and as always, a beautifully presented and thought provoking post. ❤

Hi Anna!! I always enjoy your videos so much, they're really educational. I would like to share something with you, I'll turn 21 soon, and I deleted my Instagram years ago. The only "social media" I have is whatsapp, and I feel like when people ask me about my instagram and I say that I do not have one, they are really surprised and look at me as if I was this rare creature 😂 But the reaction is always positive. I feel like it gives a type of "exclusivity", so to speak, image. Like you have to have my phone number to contact me and you do not know anything about my life from photos you see, so there's also a sense of "mystery". I know that in this day and age it feels like if you do not have instagram you do not exist but... it has been working well for me, I've been focusing more on developing myself 😊 Lots of love xx

Love the get ready with me format 😍💗

I guess being an influencer seems to be overwhelming sometimes. Too bad most people concentrate on the negative.

Thank you for sharing your wonderful advice. 💗 Thank you for putting yourself in the spot light that many of us don't have the courage to do. It's easy for people to say negative, rude, or unladylike things when they are hiding behind a glowing screen from their couch.

Beautiful!!! Life on social media can be so difficult. Replying back can be so challenging🙌 Helpful as always❤

Girl! You're a thorough high class lady and I love you!😘 God bless!

Thank you for another amazing video Anna! A lot of the things you mentioned in this video, I had my mother point out like how I used to be a bit of a typo police despite not being a native speaker and improved. It makes me feel like I'm on the right path to transforming myself!

Wow, look at how much your channel has grown! So proud of you! Blessings from Canada!

I think when it comes to the grammar police situation that you’re mentioning, I think sometimes people feel the need to correct someone who they feel offended by. For example if you say something that comes off judgmental and you’re not even using proper English or whatever language it is you’re speaking the person might feel like how dare you try to tell me something about myself when you can’t even speak the words properly

I like the format because you are respecting yourself by getting two things done in your busy life at once. I also like it because it’s fun and informal. As for anyone who criticizes you, they’re jealous. You’re beautiful and smart and successful and others sometimes can’t let that go. It shreds their own worth into pieces. Keep being you. You shine. Those others only want to bring you down and kudos to you for not letting them!

I love this format! So interesting to watch. Would love to see more of it. Much love from Berlin💕

I love listening and watching Anna do makeup :) Super relaxing I agree with your answer on filming I feel like it's okay if done in a casual enough environment

I'm hopi g you will make more clothes suggestions for each season. I appreciate your advice. I just bought a nice elegant simple sweater at 60 percent off. Paying more attention to my purchases thanks to you!

I love you, Anna. You are not only elegant but you're very intelligent, kind and inspiring.

I'm really enjoying your channel! I really like this video. I think you're so spot on about how people giving unsolicited advice and attacking others on appearance and grammar says a lot about someone - and how unsophisticated they are!

You brought up some great points. I was once a professional photographer, and it did become a headache, getting the necessary permissions - and in writing, no less! You never know a person's story - they may be at an innocent event but told their friends they were too busy to go out rather than hurt their feelings. I would never post anything without blurring a person's face, at the very least. I am so appreciative that you addressed this. Enjoyed this so much. Thank you!