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Romantics across the UK chose to send 92 million text messages via their handset on Valentine’s Day 2005, according to MDA figures, outnumbering traditional cards by around 7-1. With the UK daily average currently standing at 100 million text messages per day it’s highly likely that most mobile users will be choosing this method to swear undying love to their sweethearts – marriage proposals via text aren’t unheard of, so keep that phone charged up at all times!
The following Top 10 do’s and don’ts offer some useful ‘textiquette’ tips for Valentines Day:
DO reply to a text message in a timely manner. No one wants to press "send" only to be left waiting (and waiting) for a reply.
DON'T read too much into whether he or she has (or hasn't!) signed off with X's and O's for kisses and hugs.
DO carefully consider the effect your text message is going to have on the reader. Send a note that will put a smile on her face, not leave her wondering why she gave you her number in the first place.
DON'T overuse emoticons, such as smileys, and text speak, and make sure the recipient knows what you mean. You don't want to scare off a potential date who thinks you mean "lots of love" rather than "laugh out loud" when you type LOL.
Examples you could use are:
WLUMRYME? – (Will you marry me?)
BaBitsu – (Baby, it’s you)
xoxoxoxox – (hugs and kisses)
tkeAChnceOnMe? – (take a chance on me?)
ltsGt2gthr – (lets get together)
DO wait until at least the third date before you engage in "textual relations" with a new love interest. Be sure sexy or intimate texts are well-received before firing off note after note.
DON'T assume he is awake and sober just because you are. If you receive an outlandish reply at 3 in the morning or no reply at all, wait 12 hours and try again.
DO flirt and send love letters via text, but be careful about sending texts that you wouldn't want read by anyone other than the intended recipient.
DON'T read too much into failure to reply right away to your text message. However, if you've texted three times without a reply, it may be time to move on.
DO make sure you're sending a text message to the right person in your phone book. Imagine the discomfort upon learning you've sent hot and steamy love notes to your grandmother.
DON'T be a bad speller. It makes less of an impact on the intended to learn that you want to "kips" rather than "kiss" them.
Source: Seattle Business Wire
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