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 habibao.medo on Tue, 06/10/2020 - 09:50

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i prefer texting messages to friends instead of calling

Submitted by joselo on Wed, 30/09/2020 - 03:29

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Usually, I prefer texting messages. Nowadays I can talk with many of my friends at the same time through social networks which is convenient to better plan with them where we would meet each other.

Submitted by Hyuka on Fri, 25/09/2020 - 15:21

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Actually, I like to speak in person with my friends cuz it's gonna be fun cuz we see each other but when it comes to texting messanges I feel bored and don't wanna write some long sentences.So, I sometime talk to my friends by voice messages.

Submitted by Khin Myat Thwin on Tue, 15/09/2020 - 06:56

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Normally, I prefer to discuss in person as I make a plan with my friends because we can make better decisions and we can agree or disagree decisively in person , if we do that via text messages on and off it's more likely to lead to misunderstanding between friends.

Submitted by Yonas Tesfamichael on Sun, 13/09/2020 - 14:09

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I don't have the patience to wait for long by texting, but if not imp plane it's better to use texting.

Submitted by Lena on Fri, 11/09/2020 - 10:15

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I do it both ways. But it's true that texting can be very useful to make plans. It saves time and money. Besides you don't have to be afraid of forgetting where and when you are to meet your friends (the texts are still there in your phone).
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Submitted by anguiluciana on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 23:38

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I prefer to send lots of text messages to make plans with my mates. And I usually use lots of emojis in my text messages. :)

Submitted by Hayatsalem on Mon, 31/08/2020 - 07:52

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I prefer sending text messages just in case the time is inconvenient for them to talk on the phone.

Submitted by Haidar Maula on Mon, 24/08/2020 - 14:37

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I have no problem with both options, whether it’s text messages or to speak to friends. I usually do text messages to plan some simple things like a place for dinner, go to the movies, and any other simple things. But when it comes to making serious plans, I prefer to speak directly.

Submitted by Matt18 on Mon, 24/08/2020 - 07:27

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I would prefer to text my friends to meet them and I would like to have a cop of coffee with them in a cafe. Otherwise, they call me sometimes for a cop of tea or rarely for a meal ;)