6 Rules For Texting

 Text messaging has replaced phone calls as our primary mode of communication. Texting has made communication more accessible in several ways by allowing people to avoid long phone calls.  

Nowadays, we communicate with people more through texting than through phone calls or other means. This is the new way of life for us. Many online messengers played an important role in instilling this culture in our daily lives. 

Let's take a look at some surprising texting statistics.

• Every day, more than 60 billion texts are sent via instant messengers such as Facebook Messenger, Viber, and WhatsApp, in addition to SMS.
• People from all over the world send over 200 thousand SMS messages per second, amounting to approximately 7 trillion texts per year on average. 

These statistics demonstrate firmly that we are thriving in the new era. We should be aware of and follow some of the unwritten rules that make you smarter and cooler when texting. 

1. Maintain proper decorum 

We would always have to maintain some etiquette based on the circumstances, which demonstrates that we are mature and well-mannered among our peers and earns us a good reputation.

We should always maintain some decorum when texting others, such as remaining polite and calm. This is far more important than phone calls or face-to-face meetings. Because if we yelled at them in person, they might forget. When we are frustrated, shooting words at people via texting will undoubtedly backfire on us. It also includes gossiping about someone, arguing over trivial matters, and so on. Others may save your texts which might be used against you, and your name will become tarnished among those in your circle. 

If you fail to maintain proper decorum while texting, you will eventually destroy your own reputation. 

When texting with anyone, whether it's your best friends or your peers, always be courteous and polite. It boosts your respect and trust, allowing you to thrive.

2. Always Respond timely 

People frequently anticipate receiving a timely response. If you have already read their text, do not wait too long. Respond to them as soon as possible; this is a subtle way of showing respect to the sender. If your schedule prevents you from responding promptly, simply reply to their Text message after reading it and extend an apologies for the delay. like "I apologise for the delay in my response" 

This will portray you as a trustworthy and genuine individual. It would help in the development of a reputation, which cannot be built overnight. Every small detail counts, so be aware of them.

3. Respond text with text 

Always keep in mind that texting will sometimes indicate that the sender does not wish to discuss the matter over the phone or in person.

So, while texting someone or after reading a text message. Do not call them right away because it may intrude on their privacy. Some people may take it casually but Introverts generally avoid it. 

However, we sometimes prefer to discuss things over the phone because it takes too long to type down everything in great detail in words, and it's always better to discuss important things over the phone than in a text message. Though, Before making a phone call to them, ask for their permission via text. Or else, set a date or a meeting to go over the ideas in greater depth. One such attitude depicts you as a professional, and you are more likely to close great business deals and build great relationships. 

People will always value and welcome this approach because it prioritises their personal space over the others.

4. Avoid texting while in public. 

Texts take a back seat to people. Whether you are with your peers or in public. Avoid taking out your phone and reading or responding to texts. Because doing so would be impolite to those in front of you. When you do this, your worth and respect in that place will suffer.

If it is necessary to text someone at that time, seek permission from those around you before texting that person.

5. Keep your texts brief and to the point.

To save time, people prefer texting over phone calls or meetings. Long texts can be boring and time consuming. The lengthy text will easily dilute the essence of the matter. If anything we share via text takes more than 40 seconds to type down, you should consider calling them instead of texting. Leave your text to the point, which will save time.

6. Address people by their names 

This is the final rule, which may appear to be redundant. However, this rule will assist you in earning people's trust, which is extremely beneficial in building relationships.

The sweetest word for most people is their name; everyone enjoys being addressed by their names. This in text indicates that you genuinely care about that person and are interested in them. The simple way of doing it was "Hello Sarah", "Have you completed those tasks, John ?" These are some ways in which to use people's names in text. Keep them at an optimal level by not overusing them. This will allow you to personalise your texts and send them with a warm outlook.

These are six essential texting rules that are both practical and straightforward. I have personally been abiding for years, and it has helped me build a good reputation and close great deals.