Virtual Rule #3: Be Specific
Emily Post social rule number three for the digital era is be specific. This is actually implied already in rule number two. Let's use the example of the text message: "Are you free this week?" The text instigator is leaving the whole week open to the text recipient. If however the instigator really only has for example Thursday free then they should text, "Are you free to get together Thursday?" This will save time and frustration on the text recipients behalf which is only respectful. It is very frustrating when someone texts a random, "Lets get together" and then is completely booked schedule wise.
If you don't have the time don't make the offer; if you do have the time be specific about when.
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