In the days of letter writing and post offices, long before the days of the internet and scientific advancement, sending simple messages across was torture. People had to depend on the post offices that took forever to deliver their messages. In some cases, letters were lost or delayed, leaving people in anxiety and uncertain. But then, a more convenient way to pass information was invented, a way that boycotted the possibility of messages/ letters being lost in a post office.
Text messaging is not a new concept; most people send or received multiple text messages daily. Wikipedia defines text messaging as the act of sending electronic messages consisting of alphabetic and numeric characters, between 2 or more users of mobile devices. Text messages can either be sent over a cellular network or via an internet connection.
Importance of text messaging
Text messaging in its earlier days made communication faster and easier, nowadays, even with the possibility of voice and video calls, texting is still important, in that it is an easy way to communicate, regardless of time, it is fast and accurate, it is effective, it enhances marketing promotions, it improves communication, it is convenient for both sender and receiver, it is personal and private, it is cheaper and more cost-effective and last but not the least, with bulk messaging, you can reach a great number of people at the same time.
Text messaging etiquettes
Rules and laws apply to most concepts and phenomena, some are rigid, while others are flexible, in the case of text messaging, expectations may differ, when it comes to what is acceptable and what is not, but notwithstanding, certain reoccurring rules should be given a thought before, during and after texting. We all have that one friend, who always sounds rude in their text messages, or, you might even be that one friend. Since it is quite difficult to convey emotions in such little words as a text, below are a few tips to improve your texting:
1. Know the person; Do not go about texting random strangers. Know who you are texting, if not face to face, maybe through a call. A text should never be the first medium of contact.
2. Salutation; Do not rush into the body of your text without saying hello first. Saying hello shows that you are polite, and it sets the tone for your text message. Always greet first.
3. Never text anything negative; Some people argue that text messages should not be used for anything official, while this is extreme, it is important to note that not every information should be communicated through text messages. It is an abomination to call off a wedding or break up through text, it is also rude to fire an employee through text. Basically, avoid sending negative messages through text, as their delivery requires a certain level of empathy that text cannot provide.
4. Do not use caps; Text messages that are typed in all caps look jarring, they scream at the reader, if that is not the effect you are going for, do not send text messages in all caps.
5. Double check; After typing your text, make sure you double-check and edit, you do not want to send the wrong message. Also triple check the receiver and make sure you are sending your text to the right person, the wrong message to the wrong person can be pretty disastrous.
6. Keep it brief and simple; Do not send an epistle via text. Try to use clear and concise language and try also to make your text as brief as possible. Eliminate words that are not functional, and make sure your text is easy to understand and would not take the entire day for the receiver to read and comprehend.
7. Avoid sarcasm; It is quite difficult to avoid sarcasm in this generation, it is almost the staple of communication. But one might need a certain facial expression, or the function of the voice, to deliver sarcasm, this is something that a short text might not be able to achieve. To avoid misinformation, avoid sarcasm when texting.
8. Do not use unpopular abbreviations; When texting avoid abbreviations if possible, but if you must use them, make sure that they are popular and that the receiver of your text understands them, do not use an abbreviation that you came up with.
9. Respond proportionally; Do not respond to a 10-word text with an epistle. When texting, it is important to pay attention to whom you are texting and how they are texting back. If they are brief, adjust your message too and be brief. Respond accordingly.
10. Do not use single alphabets; It is quite rude to respond to a text with “k”. When texting, avoid the use of a single alphabet, try to use words, so you do not come off as rude.
11. Never call in response to a text; Do not call in response to a text, except the text says to call, if not, reply with a text, just like earlier mentioned, respond accordingly.
12. Say goodbye; Last but not least, ensure that you say goodbye at the end of your text, don’t just fade away.
Why you need SmartSMSSolutions
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