DEAR MISS MANNERS: I often get text alerts that my friend or family member “liked” my previous text message, along with the entire message repeated back to me. ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I often get text alerts that my friend or family member “liked” my previous text message, along with the entire message repeated back to me. On group text threads, this can go on for a while, as I get everyone’s messages repeated multiple times with each “like.”
I realize that part of the burden lies with the rest of us to gently inform our friends and family that this feature doesn’t translate , but would you be willing to help get the word out? People should reconsider before they hit “like” on every text. And then Miss Manners suggests you turn off your phone -- if you want to avoid seeing your message countlessly liked and repeated.DEAR MISS MANNERS: It’s normal for a parent to express pride in regard to their child’s achievements. Is it possible to voice what certainly feels like pride in the achievements of close family and friends without being paternalistic?
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