Protective Text: The Right Times to Text Message
Communication – whether verbal, physical or written – has helped us transfer information, spread ideas, and solve problems for centuries. However, when text messaging entered the conversation in the late 1990s (and exploded in the early 21st century), it operated under a new set of communication principles: shorter, simpler and fewer statements.
Knowing when to text message is crucial for protecting your personal and professional reputation. By the end of this article, you'll know the right situations to text and can leave the rest to a good old-fashioned telephone call.
Remember that text messaging, when used correctly, is an indispensable skill for achieving personal and professional success. The "right" and "not-so-right" situations listed here are simple suggestions that can help you communicate your message clearly, efficiently, and conveniently. Whatever you do, consider each situation on a case-by-case basis before hitting send.
Learn more about how to communicate across generations and when-and when not-to text from my book "TXTVERSATIONS: How Old Farts Must Communicate With Young Whippersnappers (and Vice-Versa) So We Can Get On With Life and Get Something Done!" ISBN #1-932197-31-1.