snilljente Posted November 19, 2004 Posted November 19, 2004 What are the opinions out there about dating text messaging etiquette? Is sending someone a text message the same, in that you should expect a response, or at least an acknowlegement that the message was received and how long is too long for someone to respond to both text and phone messages? I.e. if we are dating, not exclusively, and I leave you either a phone or text message, what is a reasonable amount of time that I should expect to wait to hear back from you? Do you guys feel that there is a difference in teh "rules" for this between text and phone messaging?
NatoPMT Posted November 19, 2004 Posted November 19, 2004 the rules of common courtesy apply, if you are texted, you text back that day unless its late then next day is fine. How long is it since you texted? Did you ask a question in the text? (good way to illict a response). If the text is just information, some men might not respond as they have just received info, not a call to conversation. Do you guys feel that there is a difference in teh "rules" for this between text and phone messaging? Do you mean leaving a voicemail or answerphone message by 'phone messaging'? I think to be honest, if he was really into it, he'd respond regardless of etiquette
Author snilljente Posted November 19, 2004 Author Posted November 19, 2004 "the rules of common courtesy apply, if you are texted, you text back that day unless its late then next day is fine." I agree. "How long is it since you texted? " Tuesday pm "Did you ask a question in the text? (good way to illict a response)." No....just a message that said it was good to see you last night hope you got a good night's sleep (because he was exhausted). "If the text is just information, some men might not respond as they have just received info, not a call to conversation. " Tues, if they are somewhat clueless, I can see them not responding, but usually a guy who is into me responds no matter what I write "Do you guys feel that there is a difference in teh "rules" for this between text and phone messaging? Do you mean leaving a voicemail or answerphone message by 'phone messaging'? " Yes "I think to be honest, if he was really into it, he'd respond regardless of etiquette" I agree 100% and will not be contacting him.....he has shown me (not only this incident) that he is just not a very considerate person...I need and deserve more....thanks for your input.
Author snilljente Posted November 19, 2004 Author Posted November 19, 2004 "Tues, if they are somewhat clueless, I can see them not responding, but usually a guy who is into me responds no matter what I write" Oops...meant to write...TRUE, if they are...
NatoPMT Posted November 19, 2004 Posted November 19, 2004 after a few weeks of dating, if he didnt respond to what you wrote, id think that was ok. BUT, he should have responded to make weekend arrangements by now and its been a few months hasnt it? A few months into it, he should be replying to that no question. The asking a question strategy is a good one i always found for future ref. Use sparingly though or you will get rumbled. I agree 100% and will not be contacting him.....he has shown me (not only this incident) that he is just not a very considerate person...I need and deserve more....thanks for your input. good lass, a wise move.
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