The tutor reassures the students concerning the particular characteristics of the chat room
The tutor suggests that students become acquainted by using a virtual calling card
Silent observers are temporarily tolerated
The tutor must promote mutual respect among participants

• The tutor invites the students to continue socializing in another chat room
  

At Cégep@distance, the Introduction chat room does not end at a particular moment of the course since, continuously, there are students who are starting their learning while others are finishing or pursuing (ongoing admission, variable end times). However, the students have already been informed that a Drop-in Café exists.