Instant messages
Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and do the exercises.
Preparation
You there, Beatriz?
Hang on, Andrew.
OK. What's up?
It's Caroline's birthday tomorrow.
Oh yeah, that's right!
You thought about what to get her?
You mean a present? Weren't you buying one from both of us?
I'm sorry! It totally slipped my mind!
😳
And I'm working 'til late.
So …
Could you pick up a gift today?
I guess. What sort of thing were you thinking of?
Dunno. Got any ideas?
One sec. Phone.
OK, I'm back.
Just had an idea for a gift.
Go on.
New headphones?
Nah. Jeremy said he was getting her headphones.
OK. What then?
Have you seen those gift certificates for a spa? Maybe one of those?
She'd love that!
I'll pick it up today then.
Thanks a million. Appreciate it.
No worries. See you tomorrow then?
Yep.
What time was it again? 4?
4.30. I can pick you up at your house if you like.
👍 👍 👍 👍
CU then.
Bye for now.
What do you prefer – sending messages to your friends or phoning them?
I prefer sending messages to my friends because that way I wouldn't interrupt their work or conversation in case they were busy.
I definitely prefer sending messages to my friends because I think messages remain on their phones even when they're offline or busy, whereas calling them is only possible if they're free or available.
It's applicable only in case of if you have friends?! In good old days when weren't no gadget's all of us exactly knows who and where in exact place and time, by using just an internal compass or in case of emergency by using a land line!
what do you prefer-sending messages to your friends or phoning them?
I prefer make phoning them.It´s more efective and to say honest Idon´t like to write.In the other hand,I can talk along with them.
Actually it depends upon which type of friend I'll communicate with. Specifically, is our relationship very close and strong or just a formal one? If the person was close to me, I'll contact her/him via phone, otherwise, I'll send a text message.
What do you prefer – sending messages to your friends or phoning them?
It depends on what kind of friend I am going to communicate with. Start with best friends, I would like to call them because we are easy understand each other on phone call. On the other hand, with other friends, I find texting is more fast than call, and I do not feel shy in talk with them.
It depends on the situation. If I want to convey short, unimportant information or I’m not able to call, for example because I’m in a meeting at work, then I send a text message. However, if I want to talk, arrange something, or plan a meeting, I prefer to call because I think it is faster and easier to reach an agreement.
i prefer calling because m typing is realy bad
Well, I prefer sending a message, because my friends are quite busy, Idont like to disturb them. So they ll see the message when they have time.
What do you prefer – sending messages to your friends or phoning them?
Well, it depends on the level of our friendship. I use to phone my best friend when I can and she is at home for talking about so many things. I really appreciate it. But when there are so many time since my last conversation with a friend, I use to send them a message.