Texting etiquette: Why it's OK not to reply right away Tips on how to manage common texting conundrums, from dealing with a chaotic group chat to getting an unresponsive friend to message you back.

Lizzie Post once sent a text message checking in on a friend with a new baby. The response came late — a full year later. Would her great-great-grandmother, the prolific writer and titan of ...

The ability to send messages to anywhere in the world instantly is, perhaps, one of humanity's greatest inventions - but seeing how people actually act when handed this power is almost enough to make ...

She shares some tips on how to manage your text messages and deal with tricky texting situations. MALAKA GHARIB, BYLINE: My sister, whom I love so very much, texts me a lot of social media videos - a ...

Chat, text and messaging etiquette. 1. The most common Chat or Messaging etiquette offenders are those who ignore the status, and just go ahead and start conversing. In fact, ...

If you’re in multiple text threads with different people in your life — your family, your partner, your kid’s teacher — it can be hard to stay on top of your messages.

Acknowledge messages. Group text etiquette applies to the receivers as well. “If someone checks in with the group, let them know you’ve seen it,” Robins advises.

An etiquette expert based in Palm Beach, Florida, weighed in on texting, voicemails and other smartphone-related matters. ... Best to 'opt for a text message,' expert advises ...

Etiquette tip: If your voice note is longer than 30 seconds, maybe just call instead, or break it into text messages so people can respond more easily. Sign up for the Daily Briefing Get the ...

The etiquette around what should be a text, a phone call, or an in-person conversation can seem unclear.So much is dependent on the relationship you have with the other person and what ...

Expressing gratitude is a timeless courtesy, but with the rise of digital communication, many wonder whether sending a thank-you text is appropriate. While handwritten notes are still cherished ...

SCOTT DETROW, HOST: If you're in multiple text threads with different people in your life - your siblings, your partner, your kid's teacher - it can be hard to stay on top of all of the messages.