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“And does Alan have a last name?" I asked. "Probably," said Curtis, "but we have a 'if you have to ask, you don't need to know because I don't want to friend you on Facebook' policy.” quote by Aldous Mercer
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““And does Alan have a last name?" I asked. "Probably," said Curtis, "but we have a 'if you have to ask, you don't need to know because I don't want to friend you on Facebook' policy.””

Aldous Mercer

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Source Novel: Social Media Satire, 2019

A humorous policy warns that asking for a friend's name signals unnecessary curiosity.

In simple terms: Don’t ask unnecessary personal details.

Key Takeaway

Respect digital boundaries.

Themes

humor privacy technology

Mood

lighthearted witty

Type

satirical contemporary

When to use this quote

  • social media
  • friendship
  • digital communication

Key Concepts

social etiquette online behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it appropriate to ask personal info?
  • How do you maintain privacy online?
A Different Perspective

It may trivialize genuine concerns.

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