These Are Unwritten Rules Texting You Should Know

Written by Alvian Casablancas on Aug 27, 2015

Nowadays the way we communicate has changed. It used to be an oral / verbal communication, but now more and more people are using text to communicate.

Yep. Texting is the most commonly used forms of communication today. Especially by using SMS or social media such as BBM, WhatsApp, LINE etc. But, do you know if there are many unwritten rules that accidentally appear in using text to communicate?

1. Still not replying? Relax dude

Chill out dude

Don't text-bombing your friend if he/she doesn't reply you yet. Maybe she is busy at the moment. Or maybe she is not comfortable with your texting behavior. If you constantly bombarding her with PING! She maybe won't reply you.

2. You have to response!

If you receive an SMS/text message, don't forget to give a positive response. Don't ignore him, it's not good for your relationship. Try imagine if you're become the one who is ignored. But don't give response to somebody which sends you provocative message from unknown sender.

3. Don't send text in improper time

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Don't send text message at 3 a.m. Everyone has their own privacy to have a sleep at that moment, so see the clock before you are going to send the message.

4. Don't write too long

Don't write the message in a long paragraph. If there are many details that you need to tell, it would be better if you're talking through telephone or meet him directly.

5. Don't call the person who sent you text as response before asking first

If someone sends you text message, it means he doesn't feel like to talk. Maybe he is busy, or having vacation. Don't response the message immediately by calling back. If you feel more comfortable to talk on the phone, you should first ask whether he is willing to answer via telephone.

6. Avoid Sarcasm

Avoid negative words which contains sarcasm. We can't hear the tone through text messages. So avoid rude words to make no one hurts. 

7. Response proportionally

If the sender texted you a long message contains couple of paragraphs, don't just reply with "OK" or "Yes"/"No", especially if the sender is your lover. Replying with such responses may destroy your relationship. Trust me, so response with more proportional.

8. Use proper expression

Use proper expression, because some expressions sometimes don't fit with situation. Also, don't ignore in choosing proper emoticon.

9. Avoid using UPPERCASE

If you're feeling like to get angry and yelling, don't let the temper lose. Moreover, don't spill it through text messages.

10. Don't write on phone while walking

Be careful, holes and other danger things may threat your life if you write a message on phone while walking. Because you'll focus only on your phone.

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