Is it considered stalking if you Google somebody to find information about them online? The experts say No, but there are a few do’s and don’ts.

First: What’s the rule of thumb on Googling your coworkers? Etiquette experts say it’s good to know as much as you can about the people you’re working with, especially if you’re starting a new job. It can be an ice-breaker if you’ve seen a coworker’s website, know they used to worked at your old company, or have interests similar to yours. Just do your searches at home, so it doesn’t look like you’re snooping. And be tactful when you bring up what you learned. Like, “Hey, I saw your website. It says you worked in Paris. That must’ve been amazing!”

So, is it okay to Google your date? Again, yes. It’s smart to do a search on anyone new, especially if you met online, or at a party full of strangers. But once you’ve confirmed that you know their real name, and they didn’t lie about being single, stop searching! Experts say you’re better off learning about your date from your date, instead of making snap decisions based on what you find online.

Finally: Google yourself! Any online information attached to your name is your calling card. And if a potential employer, date or friend Googles you, you need to know what they’ll find. In fact, experts recommend setting up a Google Alert for your name. That way, you’ll be notified any time your name pops up online. If a search of your name brings up someone else’s bad reputation, you might want to set up a website associated you’re your name. Then, fill it with clear photos of yourself and lay out your profession and hobbies. That way, you won’t accidentally be mistaken for the same-name criminal who was just arrested for armed robbery.