A text message invitation

A text message invitation

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

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

Preparation

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 crying

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! wink

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

yes See you later

14:32

Tips

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

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Average: 4.2 (14 votes)

Submitted by Alaaseada on Sat, 07/01/2023 - 09:45

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I am a texting person; I don't like to making phone calls as long as there is no emergency, LOL. I think I prefer texting to phone calls because it is something that I can manage. For example, if I called a talkative friend, he/she might talk for nearly an hour which it a kinda waste of time :D. On the contrary, if they send the whole conversation as a message, I won't read it or at least I will read it when I have enough time to do. I feel like a bit mean but anyways that's it :D.

Submitted by Isfily on Thu, 05/01/2023 - 17:54

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I'd rather speak to them to make plans, but I often send messages to remind them of our projects.

Submitted by VoChuy on Thu, 05/01/2023 - 09:34

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I prefer to speak to my friends to make plans.

Submitted by ImanJabbour on Tue, 03/01/2023 - 00:19

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Since we started using the WhatsApp, text messages became an elementary tool for communication with friends. Usually, if I feel that the conversation is a small one, I prefer to send text messages. But if the conversation involves discussions, I prefer to speak on phone then

Submitted by Mihaela123 on Mon, 19/12/2022 - 08:42

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I usually prefer to send text messages because i don't know if the person is availeble for a phone call. However, sending audio masseges or making a phone call is often quicker than texting.

Submitted by Gunveen Kour on Thu, 08/12/2022 - 06:43

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yes the best way of conversation

Submitted by Shotaro on Tue, 29/11/2022 - 08:15

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i prefer send a lot message to my friend. Just need 5 minutes to waiting my friends to reply my text. After 5 minutes she doesn't reply my text, I will call her.

Submitted by hiepdang92 on Wed, 16/11/2022 - 01:45

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Actually i often send messgage with my friend everyday , because we are both busy weekly and when i send msg to my friend by phone , i can use emojis on apps and use funny picture on our conservation. But i prefer call or speak than send msg to my colleague or my boss , because it doesnt spend time much.

Submitted by Kalyar Wint Wi… on Sun, 06/11/2022 - 15:10

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Well, I prefer sending messages with my friends. At this year, there is the separation between us because of the career pathways we chose. Someone is in the hometown and someone is in the other country, so it is better to send mails when we miss. We meet a lot of people in our working environment but the childhood friends are the best to show our dark sides, I think.

Submitted by foxtale on Sun, 06/11/2022 - 12:09

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Do you send lots of text messages or do you prefer to speak to friends to make plans?
I prefer to make plans through texts because I feel it's more convenient as my friends might be working. And also, it's more practical to text when it's to meetup with large group of friends.