Texting Etiquette and Emoji Usage: Tips and Examples
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English Day
October 29
Facilitator: Douglas
Facilitator TA: Emmanuele
Some Key Words for Today
Etiquette
Emoticon (emoji)
Embarrass
Avoid
Inappropriate
Prompt
Harass
Pet peeve
Inner voice
Texting Etiquette
The Do’s
Try to reply promptly
Keep messages short
Proof-read your message before
sending
Double check you are sending to the
right recipient intended
What can you add to this list?
The Don’ts
Don’t text during inappropriate
moments
Don’t text sensitive subject content
Don’t send a lot of attachments
Don’t text at unsociable hours
Don’t text while driving
What can you add to this list?
Emoticons
What is your opinion on sending emojis?
What is the purpose of using an emoji?
When can/should you use an emoji?
Provide an example
When shouldn’t you use an emoji?
Provide an example
Pet Peeves of Texting
Emoji Meanings – Smiley Face
Your Embarrassing Moment
Provide an example when you had a bad experience in sending a text message.
What was the situation?
Could this ‘bad experience’ have been avoided? How?
Have you ever received an inappropriate text message?
If yes, how did you react?
Is there a particular day of week or time of day that you will send more text
messages than any other time? Elaborate.
What do you think of people who do not turn off the sound from their mobile device
if heard in an inappropriate place? IE – in a classroom or movie theatre
What is Your Opinion?
Text Message #1
Hey Jane
Gr8 2 c u yesterdy.
U r vry swt & prity.
Yor bdy is vry sxy & I like that.
Can we c eech othr again soon?
Mayb we can take it 2 the nxt levl.
Big
Text Message #2
Hi Jane
Gr8 2 c u yesterdy.
I had a vy gd time.
Mayb we can meet again smtm?
Hope 2 hear frm u soon.
Bye
Let’s Compare Texting Languages
Do you think it is faster to text a message in English compared to YOUR
language?
Let’s test it out!
What was the result?
Were there any challenges?
If yes, what were they?
Do you think with an ‘inner voice’ your thoughts before you write the text?
What is the difference between ‘business texting’ and ‘personal texting?’
Explore the dos and don'ts of texting etiquette, understand when to use emojis, learn about pet peeves in texting, and delve into real-life examples of embarrassing text moments. Gain insights on appropriate texting behavior and how to navigate communication in the digital age.
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English Day October 29 Facilitator: Douglas Facilitator TA: Emmanuele
Some Key Words for Today Etiquette Emoticon (emoji) Embarrass Avoid Inappropriate Prompt Harass Pet peeve Inner voice
Texting Etiquette The Do s The Don ts Try to reply promptly Don t text during inappropriate moments Keep messages short Don t text sensitive subject content Proof-read your message before sending Don t send a lot of attachments Double check you are sending to the right recipient intended Don t text at unsociable hours Don t text while driving What can you add to this list? What can you add to this list?
Emoticons What is your opinion on sending emojis? What is the purpose of using an emoji? When can/should you use an emoji? Provide an example When shouldn t you use an emoji? Provide an example
Pet Peeves of Texting What is your pet peeve? What is your pet peeve?
Your Embarrassing Moment Provide an example when you had a bad experience in sending a text message. What was the situation? Could this bad experience have been avoided? How? Have you ever received an inappropriate text message? If yes, how did you react? Is there a particular day of week or time of day that you will send more text messages than any other time? Elaborate. What do you think of people who do not turn off the sound from their mobile device if heard in an inappropriate place? IE in a classroom or movie theatre
What is Your Opinion? Text Message #1 Hey Jane Text Message #2 Hi Jane Gr8 2 c u yesterdy. Gr8 2 c u yesterdy. U r vry swt & prity. I had a vy gd time. Yor bdy is vry sxy & I like that. Mayb we can meet again smtm? Can we c eech othr again soon? Hope 2 hear frm u soon. Mayb we can take it 2 the nxt levl. Bye Big
Lets Compare Texting Languages Do you think it is faster to text a message in English compared to YOUR language? Let s test it out! What was the result? Were there any challenges? If yes, what were they? Do you think with an inner voice your thoughts before you write the text? What is the difference between business texting and personal texting?
