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Step 1
One of the most important rules in text messaging etiquette is keeping your phone on vibrate when at work or in a quiet public place such as a movie theater. Nothing is more annoying than the perpetual texter who doesn't silence there phone. No one wants to hear your text beep every five minutes.
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Step 2
Text messaging can be a great means to keep in touch with importants in your life while at work or school, but keep it to a minimum. Your boss, professor, or teacher don't appreciate you punching out digital messages when you have other duties to fulfill.
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Step 3
Keep them short and sweet. If you need to write someone an in-depth message, send an email. Otherwise, give them a ring or see them in person. Long texts can be confusing or tough to respond to.
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Step 4
Text messages can be a viable means of communication. If you know a friend is at work or in a meeting, being courteous and sending a text such as "Can you call me when you get the chance?" is a great alternative to calling their phone directly.
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Step 5
Use fun graphics, but don't be a "smiley freak." There is nothing quite like getting a wink or kiss from a partner or spouse via text message, as this encourages flirtation and fun. But, reserve smiley's for a few text messages to keep your messages special.
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Step 6
Consider your wireless plan costs. If upgrading to a different mobile plan includes unlimited texts and you're an avid textaholic, this may be worth the extra cost.
Comments
resilientturtle said
on 10/7/2009 I have 2 unusually, interesting, & mind-boggling questions:
Should text messaging be the only source of communication in a romantic type relationship?.....is it proper to break it off with someone via text messaging? Are these both considered proper text msg etiquette? Appreciate your thoughts. thanks
Rattanji said
on 2/11/2008 A very nice article.
autocrat said
on 1/30/2008 In response to Hannan's series of suspiciously similar comments, I'd like to say that I think if one is going to criticize another for their supposed "illiteracy," in doing so, one should probably at least attempt to write a legible critique themselves. The original writer's mistakes were clearly accidental, whereas Hannan's annoying misuse of punctuation is clearly part of their writing "style." While they are correct about proper "their"/"there" usage, for future reference, they should know that an ellipsis is a series of three periods, not four . . . Most standard sentences also tend to begin with words that are capitalized, and tend to end with non-excessive periods, question marks or exclamation points. There is no need to be rude in evaluation of other people's writing, especially if the evaluator is not going to make an effort to write something that isn't hard on the eyes.
Kelly185 said
on 1/29/2008 I agree, Amanda. It can be a relationship killer. There's nothing like getting a text in the middle of the night saying "have an awesome day"..it's like, can't they even call you throughout an entire day? Karen & Jax, I will definitely note that down about abbreviated texts/smiley's, thanks!
amandaford said
on 1/29/2008 I love text messaging for many reasons, but I will say this: Do not use it as a main form of communication. I recently met this guy who is adorable and totally crush-worthy, but the ONLY way he will communicate with me is via text messaging. I've gotta say, it really kills the romance. Let's not forget the power of verbal communication.