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The etiquette of texting

2025/4/21
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This chapter explores the diversity of texting styles and behaviors, comparing them to in-person communication styles. It emphasizes the importance of understanding that everyone is managing multiple priorities and not to overthink responses.
  • Different people have different texting styles and behaviors, just like in-person communication.
  • Everyone is "triaging" messages, prioritizing what's urgent and important.
  • Be mindful of other people's texting styles and what they might be managing.

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In this episode, tips on how to manage your text messages, from dealing with chaotic group chats to getting an unresponsive friend to message you back. Erica Dhawan, author of Digital Body Language: How to Build Trust and Connection No Matter the Distance, explains how to apply the basic rules of etiquette to everyday texting conundrums.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)