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.
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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.
Do you send lots of text messages or do you prefer to speak to friends to make plans?
I usually prefer to speak with friends to make plans. But if they are busy, I can send one long message to avoid sending lots of text messages.
Well, I prefer to call my friends, family, relatives, etc., to ask if they have free time, just to hang out, do something quiet, but other times I send some messages with all the details to invite them.
I perfer to speak in person, as it is more efficient and I can get responses immediately.
I prefer to speak in person but sometimes I send a messages to make plans.
Yes, I prefer to speak to friends to choose a cafe or restaurant. Before appointment, we text messages like you are coming, where are you now, etc.
when I talk to my friends by messenger , I usually use abbreviations such as LOL , kkkk, and emojis ( I don't find the place where this have emojis to give for example to you) to save time and I fell comfortable and funny
I don’t need to write a lot a message I often prefer send the voices it’s very fast
I am not the kind of friend who makes plans, I prefer follow my friends' plan