I love texts. They are so quick and easy to send, and you can instantly tell someone what you need to say. It’s a great way to communicate, especially if you haven’t got the time for a full blown conversation, or you just don’t feel like talking. I’ll admit, though, that there are some people I can’t stand texting. They just have the most horrible text habits ever, and I’d much prefer to phone them…or not talk to them at all! So how do you know if you are an annoying texter? Here are the top ten text habits that drive people mad…

1. Awkward Texter

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So you’ve gone out in a group, and after a flowing conversation, its gone quiet. It’s not necessarily awkward, just a relaxing lull…until someone gets their phone out. Then the next person does, and suddenly, everyone in the group has a text to send. Grrrr! If it’s important, excuse yourself, out of politeness. If its not, give your time to the people you are with, and send your text later.

2. Double Messages

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So you get a phone call, and you don’t answer. You’re busy, you’re away from your phone, you don’t feel like talking. So why do you then get a text, telling you you’ve got a voicemail, and an email, telling you you’ve got a text? Chances are, if the person can text, they can access their voicemail. So save your time by doing something else until they get back to you, rather then trying every method possible to communicate with them. It drives me nuts!

3. The-Get-My-Hopes-Up Messages

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So many times I’ve sat with friends as they’ve got a text from a guy they like, asking what they are up too over the weekend. So they painstakingly think of something cool and sexy and slightly unavailable to respond with, and get a ‘good, okay’ response. What?! Are you interested, or not?! Respond with something casual about trying to fit him in if he’s free? And then leave the ball in his court.