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 ...

Why texting etiquette matters. Ever since the first text message was sent on Dec. 3, 1992, texting has evolved into our most widely used form of communication.

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 ...

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.

Etiquette Tips for Writing a Thoughtful Thank-You Message Regardless of whether you choose to send a text or a handwritten ...

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 ...

The rules for phone calls have changed. Here are the basics on when and how to make a phone call, and why you should think twice before leaving that voice mail.

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 ...