Keep text messages simple

Keep text messages simple

Communicating is extremely complex on any level so whether it is a good night text, a good morning text, a quick hello or a reminder– keep text messages simple.

Texting is not meant to replace:

1. A face-to-face sincere apology.

2. A true sorry.

3. The revealing of something awkward.

4. An issue totally so it can be ignored and the sorry can be forgotten.

5. A snide face-to-face remark.

6. A way to upset or hurt people.

7. To tell someone you love them.

8. To thank someone for something.

Texting is convenient, easy, non-threatening, non-evasive, controllable, and while it is useful and also very effective, let’s not use it as our only form of communication towards matters of importance. If you want to say thanks in a text because it is easier at the time – that is fine – just make sure you say it face-to-face as well.