Pls txt bck! Ty!

I get annoyed when people don't reply to text messages. Specially when I'm enthusiastic about something or if I have a question or message that require a reply. In some cases, when I feel that the person is  insensitive and inconsiderate, I deliberately do not reply to their messages when they text me so they know how it feels to be ignored. You know,those people that only text when they need something from you. Don't you find that extremely annoying?!

I think we've all been guilty of this. Haha. I admit, I have been guilty of not responding to texts and I pretty much know almost every reason and excuse (true or invented) that people come up with.

Here were (are) some of my reasons:

1. I don't know the answer to the question they asked
2. I'm annoyed
3. My keypads are not working properly (this is really true. There was a time I couldn't text properly because the number 5 and 6 weren't working.)
4. I'd think of texting later so I can think of a proper reply but later on, i forget about it.
5. I'd think of replying later since I'm busy but then forget to since I was probably stressed out.
6. Unknown numbers especially with messages like "Hellow powhz? Muztah nuh?"
7. I was asleep and the text woke me up then I'd forget to reply later on because I thought it was a dream.
8. I feel that the text does not demand a reply.
9. Texts that try to start a conversation like, "Musta na?", specially when I'm not close to the person.
10. Too tired to reply
11. Too lazy to think of what to reply
12. If my answer if "No"
13. If I didn't receive the message. (Though I usually don't buy this excuse from people and I go "Yeah right!" but its happened to me before so I guess yeah, could happen to others as well! Lol.)
14. If its a general message - quote/reminder/announcement.
15. My cellphone line got cut./no load.
16. Low/dead batt
17. Emergency

That sums up all my excuses. I know, some can be quite insensitive. And I know that whatever excuse I have, it wouldn't change the fact that I did not reply and that I may have offended or annoyed people.  I know how it feels to not be replied to and it definitely does not feel good. Actually, most of the time its annoying for me. For one, you anticipate an answer (that may be important to you) which you don't get. Two, you feel insignificant and ignored. And because I really hate feeling that way, I made a promise to myself that I will reply to texts that demand a response. Except when theres Reason # 2, 6, 8, 13, 14,15, 16, 17. I can also accept those reasons from other people as well. But other than that, I'd assume you're dead or you probably don't care or you just don't want to reply. If your text is really important, I promise to find another way to reply, whether by borrowing another cellphone or by via email or FB. If I get low/dead batt, I will reply as soon as I get to charge my phone. And I promise to do my best not to forget to reply. Hahaha!

I've realized that its not only proper but very important to reply to people. First and foremost, it shows respect. Much like remembering people's names, it also makes people feel valued. It makes people know that you have time for them and that you value their effort and time to text and their 1 peso which they spent in order to text you. And if you honestly don't care about that, reply anyway because it might mean a lot to them. :) Imagine not replying to someone on the verge of suicide! You'd have to live with that forever! Reply to make people feel valued. If you don't want to, at least reply for you. Reply to gain trust and reliability. Reply for your likability. Reply to gain points for charisma!



And if you still do not care about those things and you genuinely don't give a damn,


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REPLY TO THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!


hahahaha joke lang.

  

but seriously, it really kind of disappointing when you don't get the response you expect and deserve, don't you think?

So for people who hate replying,

let us show value and consideration to others and be reminded that

Effective communication is at the tip of our fingers! 

Or at the tip of our tongue...



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LITERALLY!!!






 May we all reply to people who expect a reply!
(except if they're your enemies, stalkers, and people you don't know)



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