Communication

DIGITAL COMMUNICATION

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What was the problem they were having in that video?

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You type out a full text message. Your friend replies "K."

How do you feel?

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What are some tips for making sure you don't misinterpret other people's messages?

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What are some tips for making sure your messages are less likely to be misinterpreted?

TEXTING TIPS

• Don’t assume you know how a person feels.

• Assume good intentions.

• Seek out more information.

• Switch to phone call, face time, or private thread.

• Wait for face-to-face meeting.

• Use emojis to convey tone.

• Choose words carefully.

• Proofread for autocorrects.

• Don't text when you're upset, in a hurry, driving, or not sure how it will be perceived.

Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/click-here-happiness/201710/6-tips-decoding-emotions-in-text-messages
Source: https://everydayspeech.com/sel-implementation/texting-miscommunication-causes-effects-and-solutions

GROUP CHAT TIPS

• If you don't know everyone in the thread, leave.

• Don't post anything you wouldn't want your parents, teachers, friends to see.

• If you feel overwhelmed, step away (mute, DND, leave).

• Have an excuse or code word.

• Turn off read receipts!

• Tell an adult if anything makes you feel unsafe.

• Avoid drama! Change the subject, lighten the mood.

• Take breaks. Touch grass.

Source: https://www.reconnect-families.com/blog/group-chat-dos-and-donts
Source: https://www.mcafee.com/blogs/tips-tricks/7-tips-help-teen-avoid-conflict-group-texts/

A third of adults have fallen out with someone after misreading text messages, according to research | The Independent

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