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 often send msg to my friends but I prefer to speak to them in person. Although it has become extremely convenient to stay connected with friends through online, Nothing beats meeting friends in person and catch up with them.
I prefer to speak to friends to make plans.
Even though there are a lot of communication ways I would like to speak way face to face when ı invite a friend for meet. Because when a person texts me or ı texts another person, there is a possibility of misunderstanding. Although we are using a lot of emojis when a person reads the sending message person could understand it wrong that's why ı prefer to speak on the telephone.
Sometimes I just want to text a lots to the one who I love the most among my friends when I feel lonley.Most of the time I just text my friend to make a plan or chilling at the outside.
Do you send lots of text messages or do you prefer to speak to friends to make plans?
It depends on situation. If I know that my friend is occupy, I prefer send text message. Make a plan by talk better than text Msg. according to me :))
I use messages, emojis, and abbreviations more than phone calls I don't know why but that's how I'm.
Do you send lots of text messages or do you prefer to speak to friends to make plans?
Yes, of course. Sometimes I send text messages to my friends. But I am not very familiar with abbreviation or emojis. I need to read others' message more.
sometimes i use abbreviations such as: lol, idk to save time when i msg with my friends
When I was a teenager, I loved send a lot of messages to my girlfriend, friends and family. I didn't like speak. Now, I prefer call with phone, because I usually driving car and phone conversations are the best way for me.
LOL I generally make a plan but when we are meeting I cancel it. I often use emojis if they are suitable for my situation. Nearly every using these I check which is new. IDK I really like emojis. I have some friends who use correct language and obsessed with it. The quick way is sending voice message.