A text message invitation

A text message invitation

Learn how to write a text message invitation to a friend.

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 crying

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! wink

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

yes See you later

14:32

Tips

  1. You don't need to write complete sentences.
  2. You can use abbreviations like LOL (= laugh out loud) or IDK (= I don't know) to save time.
  3. Use emojis smiley to add feelings.
  4. You don't need to use full stops (.) at the end of messages.

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Submitted by fatfat on Tue, 07/07/2020 - 13:13

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hi, I usually send msgs for meeting. I don't prefer to phone a lot.
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Submitted by Red Sus on Sat, 04/07/2020 - 17:25

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It depends. But if it's a spontaneous hanging-out, say a coffee break or a drink, I prefer to call them, feel more closely and quicker (wait for them to reply over messages is way too long though).

Submitted by Ronake on Wed, 01/07/2020 - 19:22

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I arrange meetings with my friends most of the time through messages. Its more comfortable and speed, because your friends can check them when they are available and you won't disturbs each other.

Submitted by Garwayne on Wed, 01/07/2020 - 14:30

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It depends sometimes I prefer to text messages other times I call my friends to make a plan meeting. I always give others a chance to choose the best time for them.
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Submitted by Hennadii on Sat, 27/06/2020 - 18:23

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I used to call my friend a lot but now I prefer messages. Viber mostly or Messager. You will never know what people are doing when you call them so messages are a much more polite way to communicate. Especially when you at your almost 40s and became more introverted than you were at University. Of course, if the case is urgent I don't waste time texting.

Submitted by Sushmita Verma on Fri, 26/06/2020 - 15:17

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I usually hangout with only close friends or family. Seldom do I make plans with my colleagues. When so it is usually a preplanned affair or a special ocaasion.I prefer calling them over messaging as I find it more personal and easy to decide.

Submitted by Omer_moh on Mon, 22/06/2020 - 21:48

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It depends on my mood and the person who chat or speak with.

Submitted by Alaaseada on Sun, 21/06/2020 - 08:16

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I prefer to msg my friends to make plans instead of speaking to them because most of time I forget what we have ended to so, it is easier to back to msgs than calling them again LOL.
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Submitted by Rafaela1 on Mon, 15/06/2020 - 14:28

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I prefer to speak to friends to make plans, which is easy and quick, but I have to be careful not to bother their time. ヽ(´ε`●)ゞ

Submitted by MUHAMMAD YOUNUS on Mon, 15/06/2020 - 07:06

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Yes, I send a lot of text messages to friends for making plan.