A text message invitation

Learn how to write a text message invitation to a friend.

Instructions

Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.

Preparation

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Reading text

Sandra

online

Hey! Want to meet for a drink after work?

14:16

Cool, what time do you finish?

14:21

Late as always

14:22

Me too. Msg me when you leave

14:22

OK. Where do you want to go?

14:23

IDK. I might be hungry tho

14:24

Good point.

14:25

I'll think of somewhere to eat.

14:25

I know what you're like when you're hungry!

14:27

LOL, I'm not that bad!

14:31

Don't worry. We can meet at the bus stop and decide then.

14:31

See you later

14:32

Tips

You don't need to write complete sentences.
You can use abbreviations like LOL (= laugh out loud) or IDK (= I don't know) to save time.
Use emojis to add feelings.
You don't need to use full stops (.) at the end of messages.

Discussion

Do you send lots of text messages or do you prefer to speak to friends to make plans?

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I prefer to talking to my friends in person to make plans because its nicer to combine it together, but usually we like to combine the details by message because is easier to remember and think about.

I usually text my friends, we prefer to send text messages because it is easy to answer because sometimes we are working or studying or making something else and when you call someone and you talk with that person, it is diffcult to attend when you are ao work or you are bussy.

Yes. This is a good opinion. I agree with you. Have a good day

I like to send full messages in my native language, but if we are talking about English I prefer shrinking text like using abbreviations, or emojis.

Actually, it depends on the situation. If I am busy, I prefer text my friends. It is because it is more flexible. People may not be free all the time, especially during the office hour. Therefore, sending text message to others is really very convenience. During the holiday, I prefer to phone my friends and we can chats for a while. Especially during this hard time of COVID-19, I seldom have gathering with friends and relatives. Talking through the phone is very important to me, since I think we do need to have interaction with others during our daily life.

I rarely use abbreviations... :=|

I prefer to send a lot of text messages because idk if my friend is busy or not so massages give her more comfortable situation .

I prefer to speak because it is more comfortable for me, but I know that not everyone usually wears headphones and they are sometimes not in places where it is appropriate to listen to audio messages that is why I usually write

I prefer to speak with my friends to make plans but depends on the situation.