Text Message Arguments Can Be A Real Hassle
The popularity of text messaging has also increased the number of arguments that occur using this service.
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Believe it or not, text message arguments come with an up side. They allow you to think before hitting send, unlike spoken words which cannot be taken back. Check out these tips for handling text message arguments in an effective manner.
Consider These Tips For Dealing With Arguments Through Text Messages:
1. Understand the risk of misinterpretation. The lack of face-to-face communication makes it easier to misinterpret each other. You can’t see the other person’s face and body language or hear the tone of their voice. These nonverbal cues are a big part of communication. In fact, most of what others “hear” is what we don’t actually say.
• When you receive a message, if it can be taken a couple of ways, clarify the correct meaning from the sender.
• When you’re sending a message, before you hit that “send” button, take a moment to reread your message to see if your words could be interpreted differently than what you mean.
2. Pay attention to the conversation. Text messaging prevents you from interrupting each other. However, it’s still important to pay attention to each message and respond appropriately to it.
3. Take a break. If the argument is too intense, you may need to step away from it. Text messaging makes this simple because you can simply stop sending more messages.
• A break from the argument can help you collect your thoughts and ideas.
• However, before you take a break, let the other person know that you’ll be gone for a few minutes. You don’t want the other person to think you’ve abandoned the conversation.
4. Stay aware of your tone. Even an argument through text messages can be affected by the tone of your words. Some words carry more intense emotional connotations than others.
• In addition, when you use capital letters, it’s as if you’re screaming at them.
One great way to become more aware and in control of your tone as well as the things you say is to create a sense or inner-calmness. This can easily be done with the power of meditation. Get your meditations as a free gift by clicking below.
