Playing suited connectors.

[pokerloser10056]

I am posting this in the beginner’s area opposed to poker theory because I am a beginner; if it should be moved please do so.
My question is what are the general rules of thumb for playing suited connectors? I understand the rules for pocket pairs but suited connectors are still a mystery to me. Let’s say you hold 8s and 9s. What do you do pre-flop? After the flop you get one more card to put you on a flush draw or straight draw, what do you do? What if you get two cards on the flop? Thanks for any advice! P.S. This site rocks.