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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Texter…… like when a notification pops up on your phone do you have message previews and reply straight away or leave it a while ? Me I’ll reply straight away unless I’m busy or at work

Thoughts please as I'm a inquisitive little bugger

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By *lik and PaulCouple
over a year ago

cahoots

I often don't have my phone with me so it'll be when I get around to it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Friends/ family I'll reply straight away if I can.

Men I generally leave a while.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I prefer to ring

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Friends/ family I'll reply straight away if I can.

Men I generally leave a while. "

Your family is on here ? Send them my regards x

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By *ellinever70Woman
over a year ago

Ayrshire

If I read a message on my phone, I'll pretty much reply straight away

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By *ussle SproutMan
over a year ago

the middle

If I see it I’ll reply straight away.

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Gotta reply straight away...says so in the scriptures

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There’s nothing more annoying than someone whose phone is constantly going ‘bing’

Or as a colleague on the next desk used to have .. a quack. How her phone didn’t end up getting smashed to a million pieces I don’t know!

My appeal to any serial texters : turn off the bings!

Anyway, to answer the question, OP.. I rarely get texts so when I do if they need an answer I’ll do it promptly. But it’s so rare I’m in no way a ‘serial’ texter

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

Delightful Bliss

Yep if I've time to read it, I'll reply to it straight away, I play text tennis quite a lot as its rare for me to have time atm for any conversations with substance

One week and counting

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

I'm all look at me with my phone going bing ...I must be popular

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

Depends where I am and what I'm doing.

I often read and then intend to reply when I've got more time but totally forget because the notification has now gone and I've served 20 tables and walked 10 miles since I saw it, rendering seeing it in the first place useless.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don’t reply to any messages quickly unless it’s from my gf. And even there if it’s not urgent and it’s just humorous then I leave it a bit.

I have message previews for when my phone is unlocked so I usually have an idea of how urgent a message is.

I go days without responding to people just because I find that everyone always seems to message at once and I haven’t the time to reply and converse with 4/5 people all at once or sometimes I’d just rather watch funny videos instead. Then it’s a day later and I have the time and I’m like shit- forgot to reply

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Friends/ family I'll reply straight away if I can.

Men I generally leave a while. "

I’m the same with the later

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"There’s nothing more annoying than someone whose phone is constantly going ‘bing’

Or as a colleague on the next desk used to have .. a quack. How her phone didn’t end up getting smashed to a million pieces I don’t know!

My appeal to any serial texters : turn off the bings!

Anyway, to answer the question, OP.. I rarely get texts so when I do if they need an answer I’ll do it promptly. But it’s so rare I’m in no way a ‘serial’ texter "

Same here so my phone is on silent at work but the vibrating does my head in

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"If I see it I’ll reply straight away. "

Good to know lol

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

Normally, if I see it, I'll reply straight away, as I hate to appear rude

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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It depends on my mood really. Sometimes I have the energy/headspace to engage with several people, others I don't. I hate replying half arsedly so normally wait until I can properly.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I prefer to ring"

Even if you’re working

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Normally, if I see it, I'll reply straight away, as I hate to appear rude "

Awwwww you’re a gent

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Friends/ family I'll reply straight away if I can.

Men I generally leave a while.

Your family is on here ? Send them my regards x"

My gran says hi.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"It depends on my mood really. Sometimes I have the energy/headspace to engage with several people, others I don't. I hate replying half arsedly so normally wait until I can properly."

I have those moments too

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By *inkysexpotMan
over a year ago

leeds

If im not busy then pretty much straight away.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Reply but never send hahaha

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Reply but never send hahaha "

Tut tut

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Depends who it is and what it’s about.

I don’t overthink it, but if I can reply quickly I will, but if I want to say something more I’ll let it sit until I have more time.

Normaly I answer quickly.

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

Depends on the conversation.

If it's a quick message from a mate then I'll reply straight away as I'm probably sending a short message back.

I'm fortunate enough to have some friends who send me war and peace type lengthy messages (I am fond of a long one) and those I will leave and respond when I have the time and mental capacity to send an equally thoughtful response back.

Seems rude if someone has spent a lot of time and effort on a message to go back with "cool".

Oh and my phone doesn't ping; it's been on silent since 2016.

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By *elisandre300Woman
over a year ago

dontbefuckingnosey

Depends on who it is messaging.

If it’s someone I want to talk to, I reply straight away.

If not… I’ll let it sit there for hours, sometimes days.

Also I tend to mirror the person I’m chatting to. So if they leave mine unread/unanswered for long periods of time, I end up doing the same, even if it’s someone I’m really into.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Depends on who it is messaging.

If it’s someone I want to talk to, I reply straight away.

If not… I’ll let it sit there for hours, sometimes days.

Also I tend to mirror the person I’m chatting to. So if they leave mine unread/unanswered for long periods of time, I end up doing the same, even if it’s someone I’m really into.

"

I’ve done that tbh …… what goes around and all that

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By *elisandre300Woman
over a year ago

dontbefuckingnosey


"Depends on who it is messaging.

If it’s someone I want to talk to, I reply straight away.

If not… I’ll let it sit there for hours, sometimes days.

Also I tend to mirror the person I’m chatting to. So if they leave mine unread/unanswered for long periods of time, I end up doing the same, even if it’s someone I’m really into.

I’ve done that tbh …… what goes around and all that "

Exactly

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By *rwhowhatwherewhyMan
over a year ago

Aylesbury

Depends who it is entirely

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Depends on who it is messaging.

If it’s someone I want to talk to, I reply straight away.

If not… I’ll let it sit there for hours, sometimes days.

Also I tend to mirror the person I’m chatting to. So if they leave mine unread/unanswered for long periods of time, I end up doing the same, even if it’s someone I’m really into.

I’ve done that tbh …… what goes around and all that "

I deliberately slow down on the messages if it's someone I really like.

Self-preservation.

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By *ussle SproutMan
over a year ago

the middle


"If I see it I’ll reply straight away.

Good to know lol "

Feel free to test me

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By *sm265Woman
over a year ago

Shangri-la

It very much depends on who the text message is from and what it's about. I will usually read it as soon as I know it is there and decide whether it warrants an immediate response or not.

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By *ORBCouple
over a year ago

Dundalk

It depends on the person and the message.Ususlly though I will reply straight away if I can. .B.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Depends on who it is and how long it takes them to usually reply to me

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"Depends on who it is and how long it takes them to usually reply to me"

Haha yes this totally

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"…..

Also I tend to mirror the person I’m chatting to. So if they leave mine unread/unanswered for long periods of time, I end up doing the same, even if it’s someone I’m really into.

"

Energy in…energy out.

I get that, but I’m not a child. I’m an adult, and I try not to play games like this.

If I want to message someone, I do.

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By *ake_holeMan
over a year ago

London

Yes I am cornflakes

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By *ake_holeMan
over a year ago

London

Srsly though

I have to leave it till I feel properly ready to reply. If I'm reading texts at work that's like a whole hour just gone

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By *edplusoneCouple
over a year ago

West Midlands


"I prefer to ring"

Psychopath! xx

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.

I have to answer as soon as I see it. I'm the same with e-mails. I see people with 3 blue figures in their inbox or specific folders, gawd I'd never let that happen.

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By *issmorganWoman
over a year ago

Calderdale innit

If I'm not busy I'll reply straight away usually .

As a night worker I'm obviously often in bed when others are out and about ,so I reply when I'm up and have had coffee !.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I prefer to ring

Psychopath! xx"
only in the shower

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Depends on who it is and how long it takes them to usually reply to me"

Same with me

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"If I see it I’ll reply straight away.

Good to know lol

Feel free to test me "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My son gets an immediate response but pretty much no one else does!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I don’t reply to any messages quickly unless it’s from my gf. And even there if it’s not urgent and it’s just humorous then I leave it a bit.

I have message previews for when my phone is unlocked so I usually have an idea of how urgent a message is.

I go days without responding to people just because I find that everyone always seems to message at once and I haven’t the time to reply and converse with 4/5 people all at once or sometimes I’d just rather watch funny videos instead. Then it’s a day later and I have the time and I’m like shit- forgot to reply "

I get that then I get a message saying ‘ Oi don’t ignore me’

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"My son gets an immediate response but pretty much no one else does! "

Same….. I’m more to reply straight away to family and close friends

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don’t play games as they’re for the playground….if I like someone I reply quickly and it doesn’t depend on how long they usually take to respond to me! Tit for tat is a tad childish!

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By *elisandre300Woman
over a year ago

dontbefuckingnosey


"…..

Also I tend to mirror the person I’m chatting to. So if they leave mine unread/unanswered for long periods of time, I end up doing the same, even if it’s someone I’m really into.

Energy in…energy out.

I get that, but I’m not a child. I’m an adult, and I try not to play games like this.

If I want to message someone, I do. "

Not so much games…

I don’t play games.

If I like someone, I’ll tell them.

As soon as I feel like I’m being played, my attitude will mirror theirs. I guess it’s more about self preservation.

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By *elisandre300Woman
over a year ago

dontbefuckingnosey


"Depends on who it is and how long it takes them to usually reply to me"

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

I'll pull down my glance screen and see if anything needs replying to.

My notifications are on silent but some vibrate and I can't turn it off.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"There’s nothing more annoying than someone whose phone is constantly going ‘bing’

Or as a colleague on the next desk used to have .. a quack. How her phone didn’t end up getting smashed to a million pieces I don’t know!

My appeal to any serial texters : turn off the bings!

Anyway, to answer the question, OP.. I rarely get texts so when I do if they need an answer I’ll do it promptly. But it’s so rare I’m in no way a ‘serial’ texter "

I tend to keep my phone on silent and receive notifications to my watch.

To answer the OP.

I usually respond immediately, though at times that can be difficult.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

If someone doesn't reply to me right away I know they won't throw a hissy if I don't reply right away.

If it's someone I know will want a chat and I'm busy or not in the mood I'll leave it.

I always reply to family as soon as I receive as we aren't a chat for the sake of it family.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"…..

Also I tend to mirror the person I’m chatting to. So if they leave mine unread/unanswered for long periods of time, I end up doing the same, even if it’s someone I’m really into.

Energy in…energy out.

I get that, but I’m not a child. I’m an adult, and I try not to play games like this.

If I want to message someone, I do. "

There seems to be a lot of ghosting going on lately

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Message previews

As normal to busy to pick up when at work I respond eventually

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some I reply straight away others I don’t

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Some I reply straight away others I don’t "

Noted

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Depends. If it’s something that needs thought or a big reply I’ll leave it till I’ve got time to sit down and give it my full attention.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am a very bad texter. I leave people on read for days.

It's usually cause I read it when at work then think I'll reply later then I just get busy and forget. My friends know to wait 5-7 business days for a reply from me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I reply as soon as I can

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I’ll often turn notifications off so I only find new messages when I open WhatsApp. It can take days or even weeks to reply, even after reading, I can’t alts decide there and then what I want to say and my friends know if it’s important to just call me. Some people really don’t like it but how I use what’s app is my choice

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By *odgerMooreMan
over a year ago

Nowhere

No one ever messages - so it never pings… never get a message…

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Depends on who and the context of the message, generally I’ll reply as soon as I can.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Depends on who and the context of the message, generally I’ll reply as soon as I can. "

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thank you all for your comments…… glad to see everyone has different views……. Much appreciated

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By *amie7474Man
over a year ago

stockport

Notifications on for family, close friends and work. I’ll reply to my kids as soon as I can but everything else can generally wait until I can focus on it. I switch all other notifications off so I don’t get distracted by them x

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By *hil most chillMan
over a year ago

South East & Europe

Wait, you guys are getting texts??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m hopeless J x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm next to hopeless (I wish)

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By *adyBugsWoman
over a year ago

cognito

I used to reply straight away but that led to very toxic behaviours in relationships so now I reply when I’m ready to.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I used to reply straight away but that led to very toxic behaviours in relationships so now I reply when I’m ready to. "

That explains the eternal wait

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By *wistedsoul35Man
over a year ago

cumbria

I have to reply straight away otherwise I usually forget and it gets left for hours

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By *ily WhiteWoman
over a year ago

?

I bloody hate texting, so I only reply if it's somebody that I like. I rarely reply straight away unless I'm bored. And it's even more rare that I respond to anything on a group chat...they do my nut in and are all on mute

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’m hopeless J x "

We’re talking about texting

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By *adyBugsWoman
over a year ago

cognito


"I used to reply straight away but that led to very toxic behaviours in relationships so now I reply when I’m ready to.

That explains the eternal wait "

2 hours isn’t that long

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I have to reply straight away otherwise I usually forget and it gets left for hours "

Cough cough more like a day

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm really bad at replying (and sometimes even reading) texts /emails /messages

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I used to reply straight away but that led to very toxic behaviours in relationships so now I reply when I’m ready to. "

Sorry to hear that

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By *wistedsoul35Man
over a year ago

cumbria


"I have to reply straight away otherwise I usually forget and it gets left for hours

Cough cough more like a day "

Haha, gotta wait patiently

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’m hopeless J x

We’re talking about texting

"

Cheeky xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I always leave it for a while unless I come up with something witty and clever on the spot. So yeah, I reply straight away

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