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Even though texting is one of the most common ways to communicate, someone might get confused about what tone you’re using. Since the other person won’t be able to read your body language, it’s so important to clearly say how you’re feeling so it doesn’t get lost in translation. Luckily, you can easily make a few changes to your messages to avoid confusion. We’ve put together a ton of helpful tips and examples of what to say no matter how you’re feeling.
Things You Should Know
- Describe your emotions outright rather than talking around them. Say, "I'm so excited for tonight!" or, "I'm feeling a little bummed out."
- Use exclamation marks to express excitement, or periods to let the person know your message is more serious.
- Use emojis that correspond to how you want the message to be read. Use smiling faces for positive emotions, and frowning faces for negative emotions.
Steps
Expert Q&A
Tips
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Assume that people have good intentions when they send short messages. If you’re wondering how they’re feeling, just ask them.Thanks
Expert Interview
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References
- ↑ https://extension.usu.edu/relationships/faq/how-can-I-express-my-feelings-in-a-more-gentle-way
- ↑ Judith Gottesman, MSW. Matchmaker & Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 19 October 2021.
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2020/03/10-digital-miscommunications-and-how-to-avoid-them
- ↑ https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/texting-dos-and-donts-in-relationships/
- ↑ Mark Rosenfeld. Dating & Relationship Coach. Expert Interview. 11 June 2021.
- ↑ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11042-018-6753-3
- ↑ Mark Rosenfeld. Dating & Relationship Coach. Expert Interview. 11 June 2021.
- ↑ https://cyberpsychology.eu/article/view/4285/3330
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/09/style/tone-indicators-online.html
- ↑ https://livelearn.ca/article/digital-citizenship/7-tips-for-effective-communication-and-etiquette-using-chat-and-text/
- ↑ Julianne Cantarella. Dating & Relationship Coach. Expert Interview. 6 August 2021.