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Test Your Text Messaging Manners

Details: Published on Tuesday, 17 March 2009 00:00; Written by Super User

Do you make the people you are with your first priority over making phone calls or text messaging?
Do you stop text messaging when you're with either friends or family?
If you're an adult, do you stop texting work or friends when you're spending time with your children?
Do you use text messaging when you're with others for planning and logistical purposes only?
Do you make text messages quick and to-the-point when you're with other people?
Do you have an automatic catch-phrase memorized for quick exits out of text messaging if it's awkward for you to end conversations?
Are you comfortable asking the people you're with to stop text messaging when you are with them if they engage in conversation?
Do you excuse yourself politely if you feel you have to take a text message when you're with people?

SCORING

1. If you answered "yes" to all questions then: Congratulations, you have managed to combine old-world manners with new world technology!
2. If you answered "yes" to only half the above questions, your manners may need to be rebooted.
3. If you didn't answer "yes" to any of the above questions then you need a system overhaul.