Sunday, March 13, 2011

The Dirty Desperado

Ever had somebody text you numerous times in a row even when you haven't been responding? These people are thirsty for some conversation with you. Recently, someone who "double-backs" (sends two texts back to back without a response) has been dubbed a "dirty desperado". There are plenty of nick names such as the "triple back," for three texts without a response. "Quad back," "quarter back," or "Tebow," for those who text back four times without a response. Nicknames fly out the window after this and words like "crazy" begin to get used.

If there is one word of advice I can give you, it is to NEVER double back. If the conversation through text dies, don't force it. It is obvious when people try to force it and it reeks of desperation. Just relax and wait for the person to reply and if they don't there is no need to worry. The conversation probably just died and there was nothing to write back. If you try to force conversation it can get annoying, and if you send anything like: "?" or "what are you doing?" or "ok ignore me then," you will be labelled as crazy or a stalker.

Take this advice. Learn from your mistakes. And be a better conversationist.

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