I've seen vastly different usages of mobile phones... from those who have them but keep them switched off unless making a phone call (which can cause irritation), to those who seem to jump in response to every beep.
I know that I can go weeks without responding to friends, and then I'll suddenly remember, and text them and there's no hard feelings and vice versa, I can get a text from a friend, and I just think, well, life is busy! As a full time parent with 2 little ones under 4, and no help, my friends get that they are a constant demand and then when they eventually get to bed, I collapse!
Different people certainly have different demands and sometimes in life, responding to a statement sent by text can be very low on the priority list.
I do think, however, there is different etiquette usage, the trick is to tap into the recipients, if you already know that they are in a busy period of life, then cut them some slack. There'll be less angst all round and will make for better relationships... Maybe? What do you think? (PS I will be highly offended if there is no response to this message) -
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