What is texting etiquette

And we all have that friend who cannot sit through a meal without whipping off a quick text from the table. Texting during public gatherings can be considered rude, insensitive and annoying. Would you make a phone call in such a setting? Probably not, so the same rule applies to texting. Just ask Katy Perry. Your friends, family and co-workers might be in the dark about the latest texting abbreviations, so err on the side of caution and use correct spelling and punctuation. Too many emojis can turn your text from endearing to annoying.

Write your best, even on your phone. Grammarly can help. Try Grammarly. Maybe a non-response officially becomes rude after 20 minutes.

So how quickly should you answer texts? This goes for content as well as timing. And the reasons to avoid doing so while driving extend far beyond decorum, but you get the idea.

If you need to go into detail or offer an extensive explanation, pick up the phone instead or meet in person. Treat text messaging the same way you treat an actual conversation. As it would be rude for you to dominate the conversation when you are speaking, it is also inappropriate when texting.

Give the recipient the opportunity to respond before sending a multitude of messages. Texting is similar to verbal or written communication. Keep in mind these seven tips for better communication skills. Martin's Press, Tom Walker. Frances Dodds. Mark Daoust. Mark Vickery. Eric Hanson. Skip to content Profile Avatar. Subscribe to Entrepreneur. Magazine Subscriptions.