A text message invitation
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 
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.
to add feelings.Discussion
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I prefer to send text messages for my colleges to make plans
I prefer speaking with my friends; I use text messages only to share quick ideas.
I prefer to speak with my friends when I need to coordinate something with them. A lot of messages stress me :)
never of them, I Prefer to stay with myself. LOL
I prefer to speak to friends to make plans because it could always save more time than texting messages.
It depends. There are some people I chat with a lot, and others I prefer to see in person to talk
I prefer texting for making plans than calling on the phone. I'm too shy to make a phone call. Beside, making plan over the text is easier than on the line, we can share the pictures of some places and fine the menu in advance if we're going to grab a meal.
I usually send lots of text messages and voice messages to my friends
Me too
I usually text messages to my friend at the end of day. we text a lot messages by funny language and use abbreviations words, emojis, ...We prefer go out to get something drink or eat.