Anonymous wrote:OP I agree it is impolite I would not use that tone with DW nor she with me.
Basic politeness doesn’t require schmoopy language. How about “Good morning. Could you please [x]. Thanks and good luck with your big meeting!”
It’s a shame how many people never learned basic social communication skills.
Anonymous wrote: I leave the house at 6:30 am and have sent a quick text like "please sign the papers on the counter and make sure DD puts them in her backpack."
I don't have great cell service at work so I would send that as I remembered from a red light or the parking lot on my way into the building. Other pleasantries aren't needed. It's doesn't need to be "Hi honey buns, I am so sorry I forgot the papers for school. I'd love you forever if you did it for me! Have a good day! Kisses!"
Anonymous wrote:In what type of relationship is this either a normal text? Received at 6 am.
"Please get the trash/recycle out to the curb. There's also a trash can behind the shed tjat jas grass clipplings that needs to go to the curb.
Thank you"
Is it normal between husband and wife? Parent to child? Roomates? Boss to restaurant worker?
Does your opinion change if it's a female sending or a male sending?
Does your opinion change if the sender was near/next to the trash cans when sending this text?
Do you have an opinion about texting someone at 6 am?
Thanks.
Anonymous wrote:In what type of relationship is this either a normal text? Received at 6 am.
"Please get the trash/recycle out to the curb. There's also a trash can behind the shed tjat jas grass clipplings that needs to go to the curb.
Thank you"
Is it normal between husband and wife? Parent to child? Roomates? Boss to restaurant worker?
Does your opinion change if it's a female sending or a male sending?
Does your opinion change if the sender was near/next to the trash cans when sending this text?
Do you have an opinion about texting someone at 6 am?
Thanks.
Anonymous wrote:I think the text is rude. So much tone is lost with text messages that the sender needs to be careful and usually needs to overcorrect. Sometimes just an exclamation point or two helps. Silly but if you're going to communicate via text with loves ones, you need to do it well.
Anonymous wrote:IMO if it is between 2 people in a relationship it could be less formal and demanding.
"Good morning! Can you please take the bins...
...Thank you and love you"
Or some such. I would not send a text like that nor would I want to get one like that from my SO.
Anonymous wrote:Op here, my issue is that despite the please and thank you, it seems like an order, not a request. But based on your replies I guess I am wrong.