What You Have Been Doing Wrongly On Whatsapp

You’re not a media outlet neither is everyone interesting in all you see. Before I forward a message I often ask myself, “Will you be happy if you’re sent this message?” If not, I abort but if yes I send the message to the interested parties.

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WhatsApp messenger is undoubtedly the new black. The Instant Messaging application with multimedia, contact and location sharing features gives its users a real time feel as though the receiver is an inch away.

Religious sects discriminate information via it, students discuss topics of interest in groups, and virtual meetings seem to be catching up fast. Connecting people over long distances without having to pay foreign call tariff.

We segregate the idea of a communication portal from the face-to-face interaction but it’s the same thing. We forget that just like the usual face-to-face communication this platform should have certain dos and don’ts. Gossiping over lunch or on WhatsApp is the same thing.

If these are adhered to you will have less chances of being blocked or ignored by others.

Overusing the emoji

Smiley, emoticon, emoji or whatever you may call it, are those cute looking facial expression and everyday items /symbols added as a keyboard on your WhatsApp keyboard interface. These help express emotions and gives a more physical feel to conversations. Emoji’s send a message to the receiver about your mood and gives them a clearer picture of what you are referring to –like using a crying face when you’re talking about a fun activity you had some days before.

It is fun to use the right emoticons. It gives the feeling that the person is actually paying attention to the conversation.

Not being clear in words and approach

Beating about the bush and long pleasantries is as annoying on WhatsApp as it is in person. Starting random conversations with no purpose is very awkward. Our relationships with others differ, how you talk to a close friend is different form how you will speak to an acquaintance or a boss. Using jargons, Pidgin, or contracted forms of spelling should be avoided. This helps a lot in checking spelling and how to speak properly with people. Not communicating well in writing is very dangerous because words carry their own emotions and meaning when combined together.

Being part of a rumor chain

“Breaking news X”, “Company Y has done this’ or even “WhatsApp has brought A or B”, these are often hoax. How do you feel about someone who is always spreading rumors? Pissed? Same here. Don’t be that person please!

Be authentic, and forward the right messages to the right people. It positions you as the one who gives reliable information, but this doesn’t mean you should send it all. This leads to the next sin

Forwarding all messages

Not waiting for a reply before sending another message

It is thirst if you do this, seriously. Wait for a reply before sending again, give the receiver room to digest the message and send a reply. It speaks of your patience, esteem and worth.

If it needs an urgent reply, do well to inform the recipient in the initial message. Send messages on time.

Adding people to groups without their consent

Why should this be a problem? But it is, sadly. It is so annoying to be added to a group you have no idea about. You see, doing this shows thirst and attention seeking. You don’t want to be that person whom everyone complains about because of the random groups you create.

Joining each group that you are welcomed to

Never join a group if it has no primary importance to you. Remember also that you don’t have to be everywhere, scarcity is good. Silence is golden!

Using display pictures without prior consent

Display picture theft is as serious as identity theft. Get your own identity stop being the copycat. If you still want to use another’s picture seek prior consent and don’t use it if rejected. You can take random pictures of things around and use if you’re camera shy.

Messaging At Unearthly Hours

What I call Free-night-texting freaks some people out. It is like knocking someone’s door at night. Send the messages at convenient periods.
Sending one word answers

What’s more annoying than sending an entire paragraph and getting “OK” for an answer? Really? Don’t be that person. Take time to read through your chats and give them the needed attention they deserve.

Broadcasting irrelevant content to people

Broadcast was created to literally broadcast, knowing your audience is important. Who to send what to is imperative in getting engagement and not spamming recipients

Leaving notification sounds on in public

No one needs to hear your notification tone! If your phone’s vibration mode is loud just mute the entire thingy and just check the device at regular intervals. Let others be comfortable.

Blocking for trivial reasons

Especially with females, they block like something. Try ignoring random/ annoying users for a reasonable period, but if it persists feel free to block. Keep in mind that you may never know when you may need the person.

Sharing private information

There is a server that stores all you send via the messenger, even though you may delete the conversation. You also cannot confirm the credibility of every user or whoever may set eyes on your messages. Nudes, credentials, house address, current locations, and all in between should be shared when extremely necessary. Calling the receiver to deliver such information is the best.

Not deactivating your account if you’re not using it

There’s nothing more annoying than sending messages to someone who doesn’t use their account anymore. It’s like talking to space.

Staying Silent

Either you are in or out!

Unnessary Use of Some Famous terms

Some chatting terms have been fond be to be used mercifully nowadays. These include "Pasco" meaning seen before , " LOL" ,"OK" ,"K"-very annoying and others.

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Wednesday, 27 July 2016