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As even many in our generation have taken to using texting as a primary means of communication (vs phone or email), I am finding there's some etiquette involved.
- The latest "biggie" is some people like to talk, and others get irritated if a text thread goes beyond a few simple exchanges. I have a few friends who get very irritated and say "TAKE ME OFF THIS THREAD" which can't be done without starting another thread that I know of.
- Some people get irritated if the other party doesn't respond quickly, or at all. I've read the norm is within 90 seconds, or if you're busy within 20 minutes for young folks - I can't meet that one...
- Some people get irritated if a thread on one subject goes from one subject to another totally unrelated topic. I guess they expect each thread to be confined to one subject, even if the contacts are the same.
- Some people expect a simple acknowledge, some people don't. e.g. Meet for lunch? If another party doesn't reply does that mean "no" or they never saw it?
- Especially with our generation, some people know the text acronyms, some people have to ask every time - what is FWIW?
- Some people think if a text is more than a sentence or two, it's TOO LONG.
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