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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think some people need a guide to texting. I remember back when email was just becoming big people made all sorts of mistakes like putting messages in all caps (yelling) or CCing the whole world with back and forth convos. Here are my texting suggestions for the clueless. Please add yours.

1. Don't assume I want a text from you if we have not discussed taking it to that level.
I personally only text with my husband occasionally and my close friends text if it's urgent. Otherwise I prefer email. I find it strange when people I am not close to text me without asking me if it's OK. Some of them become downright obsessive with the texting until I have to actually request that the person use email. If we are not close I don't want my phone beeping at me because of you.

2. Sign your name to your text if we are not close
I only know phone numbers of my inner circle. If you aren't part of that and you text without putting your name I will wonder who texted me and I will not take the time to phone number match.

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If you are not a boomer like pp, heed the opposite of above advice.

Other than very formal business relationships, text is more than ok and often preferable.  If it is urgent, I am far more likely to notice a text than a random email from a random person.

And, Betty, we know it's you.  Stop signing your texts.  Maybe the first time you text someone, say "Hey it's Betty.  Just wanted to remind you I'm coming at 2:30 to review the MacFarland file.  See you then!" ... But to sign every single text - Betty, signifies you are old, out of touch, clueless about technology, and must have tenure or else you'll be getting replaced shortly.[/quote]

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