08 November 2010

7 texts not to send – ever


1. The breakup text
If you’re going to kill the relationship, do it in person. Text to set up a time and place to talk, but do the guillotine routine schnoz to schnoz.

2. The pissed off text
If you regret sending it later, it’s hard to reframe 'you lying, cheating seagull turd' when you've written it down. Save the sentiment for later when you can hash it out then kiss and make up.

3. The health issue text
Don’t text your HIV status or your schizophrenia diagnosis. Get the support you need with a face-time talk.

4. Another text
If you’re texting him 24/7 and getting angry because he’s not replying at the speed of light, you have issues. Get help – or a career as a telemarketer.

5. The coming out text
A coming out text can be seen as the close of the conversation as opposed to the start of an ongoing dialogue. How will you feel if they don't respond? If you're ready to come out, tell them face to face.

6. The text while driving
Duh – crashing and dying (or killing someone else) to win half a pencil in some lame radio competition? Not cool. Wait until you pull over.

7. The drunk text
Phones should come with breathalyzers. I don't care how well you hold your booze, after three drinks, forget it or regret it.

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