How Text Messaging Killed Etiquette

Ezinne Ukoha
Sep 8, 2018 · 3 min read

Text messaging has killed etiquette. It’s just that simple. The convenience of being able to quickly shuttle over brief responses to questions that need immediate attention, has replaced the vastness of emotions that were never meant to be reduced to the spectacle of crowded emojis.

Imagine receiving a message at almost midnight that cancels plans that are supposed to commence in less than five hours…

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