One means of communication that we
find so easy and quick to use this days is texting and this is done either via SMS or social media like whatsap (whatsap expecially).
Using texting is a great way to stay in touch with family and friends when used wisely, but it can ruin reputation and even end relationship if it's misused.
These days once you have someone's contact the next place to continue the discussion is used WhatsApp and we not only share message but pictures, video and voice note.
Chatting with a friend can be so fun and interesting expecially if the person is replying quickly..........
not the one that use
hours or days to reply your
message.
It's so easy to send and even receive that we forget that these messages can be misinterpreted because some persons read in between lines.
Let me use my story as an example I met a guy one day while traveling back home after school and then he was so nice and friendly that I didn't hesitate to exchange contact with him. After sometime we got chatting a lot we felt really comfortable taking to each other. I reasoned that we were just close friends and I didn't see that has a problem not until he told me that he had developed a romantic feelings for me.🙆♀️🙆♀️ Looking back I realized I shouldn't have chatted with him as much as I did.
While texting,you can't sense
emotions,
and tone of voice even if you use
emojis it can still be misunderstood.
So to avoid this ask your self if what you are about to type can you say it in person?do you really mean what you type? If I were to be the one receiving this message how would I feel.
The fact is when we set boundaries and use common sense we would be saving our reputation and saving someone heartache.
When next you are chatting, use your common sense to create your own rules or etiquette of chatting
- Be selective as to who you give your contact to.
- Avoid being too familiar to the point of sending flirtous message or replying too much.
- Don't text anything you wouldn't say in person.
- Be considered.
I personally set rules for myself I don't chat while eating, I don't reply messages while with friends except it urgently needs my attention, I don't give out my number to people I'm not close to.
Which means of communication do you prefer most? Text or phone call?
Let's talk about it in the comment section.
