topic Re: Txting in Among Friends

Txting

Luvsmyfam — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:53:45 GMT

Re: Txting

Luvsmyfam — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:56:55 GMT

does anyone think it is very rude not to txt back someone,after they have left you a txt?I find it very frustrating when this happens.to me it is very rude not to reply.this happened to me yesterday with a co worker.just want some opinions if you could

Re: Txting

Kachina624 — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:00:34 GMT

@Luvsmyfam ??????? YOU need some text in the body of your post. If it was an error and you want to delete it or edit it, just click on the 3 horizontal dots in the upper right corner of this block and take appropriate action.

Re: Txting

Luvsmyfam — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:59:52 GMT

I'm sorry kachina624,I'm not following.can you explain further?

Re: Txting

Kachina624 — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:02:13 GMT

@Luvsmyfam Your first post above is blank. We don't know what you wanted to say there.

Re: Txting

Mindy D — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:58:48 GMT

@Luvsmyfam I think that, unless it's an emergency text, or one about a pressing issue, the beauty of texting is that you can respond at a time that is convenient. If a text is about a job related issue that needs addressing, that would be different and the person receiving the text should respond as soon as possible.

Re: Txting

Johnnyeager — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:07:01 GMT

Absolutely no requirement or rule to respond to a text within a certain period of time unless you make it very clear a response is desired with some time frame.

If it's urgent, I would expect a phone call.

Re: Txting

Luvsmyfam — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:07:36 GMT

it was a big Def concerning my job.i was letting the boss know I would be taking off today,but had it covered and would be back to work tues.he is notorious for only texting back his favorites.i try not to be so sensitive,but most of the time,it doesn't work.thank you for your reply mindyd

Re: Txting

Luvsmyfam — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:09:08 GMT

oh my goodness Kachina 624,I realized that,and then sent another one

Re: Txting

Luvsmyfam — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:11:57 GMT

well johnnyeager,in the past I have called him and only for work related.he doesn't answer his phone either.dont know how in the world I have worked with this person 35 yrs plus.guess it's called money.thank u for your input

Re: Txting

spiderw — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:14:35 GMT

For awhile I resisted texting. Then one day I decided to go with the flow since it is a form of communication which many prefer. I do not care for it at all. It may have a purpose when you just want to send a very quick and brief message that may be urgent or important. But unless the person you text gets back to you within a reasonable period of time, what's the point. I am not one to constantly be on the phone or check messages. My phone conversations are sometimes long ones with friends and I can't imagine texting for that.

I am open to a lot of things and I have many friends and family, we keep in touch. Texting works for those who like and use it, for me it is not something I need in my life. We do what works for us.

Re: Txting

Luvsmyfam — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:27:03 GMT

thank you kachina624,I had no idea

Re: Txting

ThinkingOutLoud — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:09:12 GMT

@Luvsmyfam wrote:
it was a big Def concerning my job.i was letting the boss know I would be taking off today,but had it covered and would be back to work tues.he is notorious for only texting back his favorites.i try not to be so sensitive,but most of the time,it doesn't work.thank you for your reply mindyd

Based on this, it sounds like you gave him all the info he needed so although a 'great thanks' would've been nice, I think you're making more of this than it needs to be.

I don't consider people 'on call' even with texting.

Re: Txting

suzyQ3 — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:33:31 GMT

@ThinkingOutLoud wrote:
@Luvsmyfam wrote:
it was a big Def concerning my job.i was letting the boss know I would be taking off today,but had it covered and would be back to work tues.he is notorious for only texting back his favorites.i try not to be so sensitive,but most of the time,it doesn't work.thank you for your reply mindyd
Based on this, it sounds like you gave him all the info he needed so although a 'great thanks' would've been nice, I think you're making more of this than it needs to be.

I don't consider people 'on call' even with texting.

@ThinkingOutLoud, yes, the text did not call for a response.

Re: Txting

rockygems123 — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:37:16 GMT

@Luvsmyfam wrote:
does anyone think it is very rude not to txt back someone,after they have left you a txt?I find it very frustrating when this happens.to me it is very rude not to reply.this happened to me yesterday with a co worker.just want some opinions if you could

@Luvsmyfam

Do you type your texts like you do here on the forum? Maybe you explained in a previous post why you don't use normal sentence punctuation and structure like capitalizing at the beginning of a sentence and ending with a period instead of random periods througout your message and all lower case. I do have trouble following your messages on here, maybe it's the same in texts.

Re: Txting

skatting44 — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:40:00 GMT

@Luvsmyfam

I was taught that proper etiquette is to atleast briefly respond an acknowledgement that I had received a message or question. I was taught this as I was growing up.

All the person needed to do is briefly respond " will get back to you soon" or yes I got your message .

Re: Txting

Luvsmyfam — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:57:47 GMT

I am kinda hurt by your reply rockygems123.this is the only way I know how.i have not experimented with all the little gadgets on these threads.please accept my apologies if I am not being clear

Re: Txting

Luvsmyfam — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:59:33 GMT

that is exactly what I think.manners is everything in my opinion skating 22

Re: Txting

Sooner — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:00:40 GMT

@Luvsmyfam wrote:
does anyone think it is very rude not to txt back someone,after they have left you a txt?I find it very frustrating when this happens.to me it is very rude not to reply.this happened to me yesterday with a co worker.just want some opinions if you could

@Luvsmyfam No. I don't text people because I don't spend all day tied to my phone and don't intend to. So I just don't respond because I don't want to get it started.

E-mail me, call me, or whatever, but don't text me.

Re: Txting

Luvsmyfam — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:06:08 GMT

I get you sooner,but when it is work related,I feel a response is important