These are the tips on improving your text life.
Texting Don’ts
Don’t guess. If a message is cryptic or vague,
wait until you’re face to face with the sender to
ask what the heck they were talking about.
Texts leave so much to the imagination that it’s
easy to let wishful thinking or insecurity take over.
When you get a message that makes no sense,
respond with “What?! Let’s talk l8tr!” Then stifle
your urge to analyze.
Don’t over-abbreviate. You want to be brief in a
text message, but stick with terms and symbols
that most people know and use. If you try to
make up new texting terms on the spot, you’ll
end up sending gibberish.
Don’t be a tease. Text-flirting is all fun and
games—provided that you’re being honest about your feelings. Verbal flirting
is such a blast that it’s easy to get carried
away. Over-do the Sex & the City style banter
and you run the risk raising someone’s
expectations only to hurt his or her feelings or,
worse, attract an unwanted.
Don’t text angry. Sure, you can express general
frustration with a ‘Grrrr…” or a “Humph” or an
“Ugh,” but pick up the phone to hash things out.
Attempt to resolve a volatile situation in 25-
character bursts and you’ll create a hot mess
that will be hell to clean up.
Don’t be rude or break bad news. Breaking up
via text may be efficient, but it isn’t classy—and
in a hyper-connected culture, a bad reputation
can spread fast. Any type of textual bad
behavior is likely to get around.
Texting Do’s
Do text sweet nothings. With today’s crazed
schedules, it can be hard to pick up the phone
or even send an email. A short text like “Hey,
qt,” or “Hope ur havin a gr8 day, ” can make
your significant other suddenly happier to see
you when you get home. 52% of texters
surveyed said they’d rather receive a “Thinking
of You” message than any other kind.
Do text long-distance. According to the AT&T
survey, 15% of daters in long-distance
relationships send texts more often than they
email or call. Texting can create a surprising
sense of connection because it’s so immediate
—you can send messages the second they pop
into your mind. Even though you’re miles away,
your partner feels right there.
Do text before a first date. 34% of people
surveyed agree that they’d feel more
comfortable on a first date if they had
exchanged texts beforehand. Keep pre-date
communication light and fun. Ask about his or
her favorite bands, movies, and places to hang
out, then use the info to kickstart conversation
when you’re sitting across the table.
Do respond ASAP. Most people are never far
from their cell phone , so if you don’t reply within
an hour or so, the other person will assume
they’re being ignored. As a matter of fact, the
biggest texting turn-off according to the AT&T
survey was a slow response. If you don’t have
time to answer, reply with something like “Stuck
in mtg. Will hit you soon!” If you can’t even do
that, be sure to add “Sorry! Just got this,” when
you finally do text him or her back.

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