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 really like going out with friends and making plans, even when I can't I just chat, but if I could I would be constantly making plans.
Discussion
Do you send lots of text messages or do you prefer to speak to friends to make plans?
I send a lot of text messages to my friends because it's much more convenient and easier than talking about plans with them, plus I can send super funny stickers and emojis.
I usually meet up and speak directly to my friends to make plans, since sending messages takes lots of time, and we won't reach a conclusion faster.
Yes, I like to make plans to go out with my friends.
The "IDK" reminds me of a famous person hahaha, the tests were interesting.
I prefer to text to make plans and reach an agreement. Although it depends on the occasion.
I sometines send text messages but I prefer phone my friends for ensuring me that my friends are well-understood what I want to say. If I finish to phone, I send text message to keep of proof.
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.