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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Well, I often prefer speaking over texting because it is the more effective way to make a plans with friends. People are very busy with their daily works, they dont have time to check their phones so its better to have a talk rather texting
I prefer send audio message , more quick and easy i tho lol.
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, many times text messages do not permit say what I want to do.
I like sending text messages to my friends when I was young. But when I have grown up I usually make phone call when needed beacaue it is more convernient for both. Especially when it is a important conversation. I also usually text to my wife and sons when we are away from each other. I love to see my children and wife texts when I am away from home for business.
I like making plans. But I send many messages with my friend to talk about our plans. We talk too much.
I prefer to speak with my friends to make plans. I also send some messages for them but sometimes I prefer calling, it's more quickly, I think.
I prefer to make plans but I send many text messages to meet.
I like both but I prefer texting. IDK why but my friends show to be more excited online. In real life they don't show such interest. They agree in meeting with each other but don't really make a plan and end up forgetting afterwards.
I'm not really into writing and sending lots of text messages. I prefer to speak to friends to make plans. Sometimes I use text messages when I am short of time.
I wouldn't say I like online conversations, I prefer to talk in reality