Guest peaches Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 What is the socially acceptable time to wait before replying? I feel that if I reply right away I come off as too eager to talk, and I creep the other person out. I feel as if I wait an hour or more, I come off as pretentious and holier than thou or the person thinks I'm away from the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidphakist Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I usually reply right away but pretend like my personal assistant is making the reply, that way you don't seem creepy but rather important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoodie Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 i reply right after i receive a text. most everyone i text does the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest futuregirlfriend Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Why should you care what they think? Why would they even care if you wrote straight back? I try and answer asap to keep on top of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 when you text someone, how long do you want to wait for the reply? that amount of time is the answer to your question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adjective Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 The WATMM standard for text messaging is a 10 minute delay for responses. If your response invites more unwanted responses, add 10 minutes to your delay, each time you respond, until you reach a 60 minutes delay. Once 60 minutes is reach you're allowed to ignore future messages until the next day, where you will explain that you fell asleep. If all responses are wanted, you may alternate between 5 -10 minute delays for up to 60 mins. After 60, you must perform one 30 minute delayed response which you must preface with "Oops, fell asleeeep...gah" or "sorry pooping." Then you can restart the 10 minute delay rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fishtank Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 texting is pointless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnTqs Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 communication is all politics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest abusivegeorge Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 The WATMM standard for text messaging is a 10 minute delay for responses. If your response invites more unwanted responses, add 10 minutes to your delay, each time you respond, until you reach a 60 minutes delay. Once 60 minutes is reach you're allowed to ignore future messages until the next day, where you will explain that you fell asleep. If all responses are wanted, you may alternate between 5 -10 minute delays for up to 60 mins. After 60, you must perform one 30 minute delayed response which you must preface with "Oops, fell asleeeep...gah" or "sorry pooping." Then you can restart the 10 minute delay rule. This is fucking beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnTqs Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 hi george Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Coalbucket PI Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I often leave 45-60 minutes, but I don't recommend it unless you really know what you're doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wall Bird Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I feel that if I reply right away I come off as too eager to talk, and I creep the other person out. They texted you first. Why wouldn't they expect a quick reply? In a face-to-face conversation I don't recall ever being bothered by a speedy reply. Also, when talking face-to-face with someone do you wait five minutes after they ask you the question? What's with this waiting bullshit? Granted, you may be unable to do so immediately, but I'm assuming an ideal situation for communication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Masonic Boom Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Is it, like, a mate, or is it, like AN ATTRACTIVE MEMBER OF YOUR PREFERRED GENDER THAT YOU, LIKE, LIIIIIIIIIIIIKE?!??!?! If the former, reply back immediately. If the latter, divide the coefficient of the quantitative compatibility ratio by the inverse of the length of time you have known them minus the differential between your standard attractiveness ratio. Text back after this number of minutes and you will be dating within the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peaches Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I feel that if I reply right away I come off as too eager to talk, and I creep the other person out. They texted you first. Why wouldn't they expect a quick reply? In a face-to-face conversation I don't recall ever being bothered by a speedy reply. Also, when talking face-to-face with someone do you wait five minutes after they ask you the question? What's with this waiting bullshit? Granted, you may be unable to do so immediately, but I'm assuming an ideal situation for communication. People are pretty odd like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nene multiple assgasms Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I don't even own a texting machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassis Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I only text people when i need to, like getting or giving info. This means time is an issue and I rely quite prompt, I expect people to do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigs Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 i text back when i realize i've gotten a message. fortunately for me, the time it takes me to realize i've gotten a fucking text can vary from a few seconds to days. i generally don't give a fuck, though i like being timely. if i had anything real to say i'd call anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tec Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 45 - 60 minutes if it's my girlfriend as otherwise she'll reply straight away and I'll be trapped into doing that shit all fucking day. 10 minutes for everyone else, even people I dislike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest viscosity Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 when you text someone, how long do you want to wait for the reply? that amount of time is the answer to your question. i would generally follow this rule. i have a regular phone so i don't text all that often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chim Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 all depends on how busy you want ppl to think you are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ezkerraldean Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 i only deal in telegrams so it can take several days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyrofen Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I respond as soon as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassis Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I respond as soon as possible. I'll always text you when I need info then. WUHT TEIM IS IT?!1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essines Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 i never reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braintree Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I make the girls wait for it, because when they make me wait I go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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