How can people show respect when communicating online?

One practical way is to respond promptly when someone messages you professionally. As a UI designer in Shanghai, I know how frustrating it is when clients or colleagues leave messages unanswered for days. For example, when I email design drafts to clients, I always acknowledge receipt within a few hours even if I can't give full feedback yet. That small courtesy shows I value their time. Of course, sometimes delays happen - like when my teacher Mr. Wang took days to reply - but generally, timely responses maintain trust in digital communication. The key is setting realistic expectations about response times rather than leaving people guessing.