From senior citizens to youngsters, it is safe to say we are all using social media as a means of connecting with loved ones, meeting new people and, of course, just showing off. Now that it's clear we're living in a digital era, we should learn what works and what doesn't.

Here are 7 Facebook faux pas that you need to get over.

1. Hashtags on Facebook work.

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2. Pro-tip: taking a video with your phone vertically is great. Steven Spielberg is a huge fan.

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3. Posting the same picture in a hundred different positions is so interesting. And not narcissistic, because, see, PUPPY!

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4. Counting down until your anniversary is totally fine. We all want to know it is 6 days and 3 hours until the 4 month mark. Really.

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5. Screenshotting personal messages and posting them is normal and not an invasion of privacy.

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6. Casually thanking the people who like your perfectly posed pictures. Oh, me? Really? Thanks.

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7. Using the comment box on Facebook as a chat between you and your BFF is cool. Everyone wants to know your private convos.

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