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Ah, that age-old question—"wassup?!" You've might've heard it thrown around so often that it's hard to come up with a fresh and creative answer! Don't worry, though—we've got you covered with tons of examples that show how to have some fun with this common question. Read on and try them out to respond to "wassup" in a way that'll breathe new life into your conversation.
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QuestionHow can you tell if someone is flirting with you over text?Julianne CantarellaJulianne Cantarella is a Dating Coach, Certified Life Coach, Licensed Social Worker, and the CEO and President of New Jersey's Matchmaker. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in helping women heal from a heartbreak and create healthy long-term relationships. Julianne created a comprehensive transformational date coaching program From First Date to Soulmate™ that has helped hundreds of women find love. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Ramapo College of New Jersey and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Fordham University. Julianne has contributed to numerous media such as Your Tango Online Magazine, 24Seven Wellness Magazine, and Talk of The Town Magazine. She has also been featured as a relationship expert on CBS, iHeartRadio, and PBS “This Emotional Life Project.”
Dating & Relationship CoachWhen someone is flirting, they're tone will be complimentary or flattering. They want to make you feel special. Typically, flirtacious texts will also be light-hearted.
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You might rethink your conversation if someone goes quiet for a while and then texts you something like "Wassup." This usually means they're keeping you in their queue but aren't really focused on you.[5]Thanks
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If someone keeps sending you one-word texts, you might ask them to call or try to deepen your conversation.[6]Thanks
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- ↑ https://www.inc.com/bill-murphy-jr/want-to-make-a-great-impression-25-go-to-phrases-that-work-magic-especially-for-.html
- ↑ https://ideas.ted.com/how-to-turn-small-talk-into-smart-conversation/
- ↑ https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/22368306/social-awkwardness-conversations-adam-mastroianni
- ↑ https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/whats-up
- ↑ Julianne Cantarella. Dating & Relationship Coach. Expert Interview. 6 August 2021.
- ↑ Julianne Cantarella. Dating & Relationship Coach. Expert Interview. 6 August 2021.