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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Hey! Want to meet for a drink after work? Cool, when can we meet? When I finish work. All right. Where will we go? IDK. I might eat something, I'm hungry. Me too. How about a burger? Good idea! Let's eat a burger. Msg me when you finish work. Ok see you soon.
I prefer text to my friends to ensure that they are not busy before ask them to join me by phone call.
I prefer to call my freinds or family and make plans, and if they are busy i can send one long message to inform the plans, but i don't like more chating.
I send lots of messages, although speaking directly is much more useful since it doesn't make room for misundertanding and also, you get the answer you need quickly.
Do you send lots of text messages or do you prefer to speak to friends to make plans?
I prefer to speak to my friends to make plans. I don't check my phone regularly, and my friends get mad at me for this.
I prefer to speak directly to people instead of chatting with them via screen. Face to face conversations feel more alive and present whereas long texts are lifeless. From my view, i think that a great way to chat or catch up with someone is by a walk in a clean park. Refreshing air along side aimless chats are the best.
I prefer speaks with my friends for make plans for meetings, and write msg only with more important (place and meeting time fore example) o for to let someone know the moment
Honestly, I'm a very text-message person, I always prefer to text people even my close friends. speaking is boring for me especially with people who I don't know well. I do speak though with my family and my best friends. However, sometimes I text them too. the reason I don't like speaking and prefer texting is that I think I am an introverted person, and naturally almost all introverted people have this same habit I think. well, I really feel more comfortable with messaging, and I always try to avoid voice calls. Even more boring than voice calls are video calls. I really can't stand video calls or in-person gatherings.
i prefer speak directly with friends rather than in chat. It's a lot easier and i can get a direct response without waiting for them to reply. but i do send text messages when we can't meet
I prefer to speak to friends to make plans because I get an instant reply to matters like when and where we will meet. However, I sometimes send messages to make plans if they are busy working or doing chores.