7 Texting Habits That Are Highly Annoying
I love texting.
Call me Textasaurus Rex. Or Tyrannosaurus Text. Your choice. But I love
texting. Love it, love it, love it. It's about 4,000 times easier than
making an actual phone call. (Phone call? What's that,
you dinosaur?) It's convenient ("What time r u gonna be home?" "7"). And
it takes the awkwardness out of communicating via cell with people
you're not besties with. (Have you ever been nervous to send a text?
Prolly not.)
But still. There are a few annoying habits people engage in while texting -- and here r 7 of thm.
Using "Y" or "N" for "yes" or "no". I admit, I've done this, but it's f*cking ridiculous. I mean, how hard is it to type "es" or "o"? I know we're all busy, but come on.
The ridiculously long text. Like I said, I'm all about texting, but if what you're writing goes into three long separate texts, just call. It'll probably be quicker.
The text that says, "Just left you a message." You're probably not answering your phone for a reason -- be it you're busy, or you just don't want to. You'll get around to calling back when you get around to calling back. And it's kind of a trick, because if you text back, the person knows you're there and dodged their call.
The million texts in a row before you get a chance to respond. Ever pick up your phone and realize you have, like, 10 texts -- from the same person? That's annoying!
The Emoji-obsessed texter. Emojis are cute, and sometimes, they can get a point across better than actual words can (which is really sad). But when you start sending messages that contain a pill, a girl dancing, a bunny, and a bowl of ramen-looking soup, you have a problem.
Using abbreviations to the point of making your text unreadable. There are the classics: "U" instead of "you"; "idk" instead of "I don't know"; "OMG" for -- what does that even stand for anymore? But then there are the texts that are literally nothing but abbrevs. Stp tht. See? You probably didn't even know what I said there! I said: Stop that!
Having texting be your only form of communication. Texting is convenient, but come on guys, let's not all turn into a bunch of voiceless drones with robo-fast thumbs.
What are your texting pet peeves?
Abbreviating EVERYTHING! I like to spell out my words unless I'm really busy and I will use IDK, but I like making complete sentences and making sure everything is spelled right. It frustrates me when people don't spell things correctly! :) That is about the only one, I'm sure I'll think of more once I post this.
one word texts, people who cant take the time to type out words properly... misspells are one thing... I understand that... on a small keypad it happens... but as a PP said, prolly... UGHHH
Ill write this details message and all I ever get back is " k"
Oh it makes me want to scream!
O yes, this right here; one word texts are probably one of the most annoying things you can do in texting! I knew I'd think of more after I posted mine! :)
Quoting ilovemykids732:
one word texts, people who cant take the time to type out words properly... misspells are one thing... I understand that... on a small keypad it happens... but as a PP said, prolly... UGHHH
TLKN LIK DIS N DEN ALL CAPS.....oh and when people text in the middle of dinner or some other social gathering.
Quoting AleaKat:
When I'm in a one way conversation.
Ill write this details message and all I ever get back is " k"
Oh it makes me want to scream!
Quoting haydensmom4610:
This! That kills me!
Quoting AleaKat:
When I'm in a one way conversation.
Ill write this details message and all I ever get back is " k"
Oh it makes me want to scream!
"Me n gary n the kids r at the pool n we r havn a blast."
Ugh!!
I don't know why but I hate the reply "ok" or even worse "k"
How far is too far???
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