Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.
Preparation
Reading text
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
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To make plans, I prefer calling or speaking to my friends directly. As you know, texting messages can lead to misunderstanding as lack of tone, facial expressions and gestures as well.
I chat with my friends but I prefer speaking to make a plan. Because there are a lot of things to consider while making a plan, in chat it takes a long time and I don't have that time usually.
Do you send lots of text messages or do you prefer to speak to friends to make plans?
I mostly use for text messages to make plans with friends such as to watch movies or to handout with friends in weekened. But start from this year, Internet connection is so bad in my country, i mostly make a phone call to do somethings to my friends.
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I prefer having a video call to sending messages. Because it is fast and convenient. Maybe you can say I can use abbreviations like "LOL" and "SSG me" to save time. However, I am not used to using abbreviations, and sometimes I don't understand messages that include the abbreviations. Therefore, I don't use them when I write messages.
I often send text messages when making plans with friends. We can't talk to make plans because we have our jobs. However, to be honest, I still want to speak directly which might be fast and convenient.
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I think the two communication methods both have advantages and disadvantages. I often use online text message platforms like Zalo, or Messengers for short conversations such as informing work, setting appointments, inviting for drinks, and something like that because it is convenient and cheap. However, this method is unsuitable for urgent cases when information needs to be promptly transformed to receivers. In such cases, I will choose other ways such as phoning, or meeting in person. So, as I said, each way will be appropriate depending on specific situations
both actually. sometime i'll send a text message to my friend if it's just a hang out. but if we're going to plan for a trip, we will make a meeting and speak to each other about it.
Well, It depends on my mood hahaha. However, most of the time when we're in the first stage which is the planning I prefer to speak, and finally when we agree we star to message each other.