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.
to add feelings.Discussion
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I prefer meet my friends at somewhere like coffee shop or a bookstore to talk about planning, our days, etc. But because now I'm living abroad, the only choice is texting or calling.
I prefer send messages to my friend that I would like to invite for something or just make a planning. It is simple because you can catch them quickly and straight to your point.
when I speak with my freinds, we don't use the abbserivations and emojis a lot.
I prefer to speak to friends to make plans.
I generally prefere making plans by person or over the phone, I feel like it's easier to connect and uderstand each other's availability that way. However, texting is definitely convenient when we are busy or can't talk.
I send messages to organize outings with my friends. If they agree, I call them to study the transport, to be agree on the budget, ...
Actually, I am not the type who sends a lot of messages. I prefer to speak face to face or talk on the phone.
To make plans, I prefer calling or speaking to my friends directly. As you know, texting messages can lead to misunderstanding as lack of tone, facial expressions and gestures as well.