{"id":487,"date":"2021-05-24T11:00:57","date_gmt":"2021-05-24T10:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gayscene.org\/news\/?p=487"},"modified":"2021-06-05T11:01:08","modified_gmt":"2021-06-05T10:01:08","slug":"texting-messaging-tips-when-using-a-gay-personals-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gayscene.org\/news\/2021\/05\/24\/texting-messaging-tips-when-using-a-gay-personals-website\/","title":{"rendered":"Texting &#038; Messaging Tips When Using a Gay Personals Website"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Even though texting has become the mainstream way in which most people communicate, not every guy that you meet, on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gayscene.org\/\">gay personals\u2019 website<\/a>, will be aware of SMS etiquette. When you connect with someone on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gayscene.org\/\">gay personals website<\/a> like gayscene.org you will likely be messaging them for a little while until you decide you want to meet in person.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to up your texting game, follow our tips to help you improve your messaging style.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Keep It Consistent <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t start texting and then just stop.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re messaging a hot gay guy, be responsive to his texts. There is nothing worse than seeing the three little dots that show someone is typing, and then\u2026nothing happens! If you\u2019re in the middle of something, and you\u2019re not able to respond straightway, let them know that\u2019s you\u2019re busy and that you\u2019ll BRB.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Avoid One Word Responses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Using words like &#8216;okay\u2019 or&#8217; &#8216;fine&#8217; as your reply, can make you come off as being passive aggressive. If you can\u2019t find a suitable word to express what you\u2019re thinking, don\u2019t make do with a word that doesn\u2019t really mean anything at all.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use Exclamation Marks!!!!!!!!!!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the world or texting, the exclamation mark is your BFF! Use them freely and randomly to convey excitement, shock, or surprise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use CAPS LOCK Appropriately<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When you receive a hook up text that gets you all excited, it\u2019s acceptable to use CAPS LOCK in your response. If a hot gay guy sends you a message with a dozen exclamation marks, it\u2019s polite to respond in kind.<\/p>\n<p><strong>No Unsolicited Nudes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While nudes are great, if they are solicited, getting a text that includes an unsolicited dick or asshole pic can sometimes be a right turn off. Wait until you are messaging back and forth before sending any private and intimate pics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Avoid Long Essays <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Text messages should be short and sweet, and never a long essay about your feelings. That\u2019s the stuff that should always be expressed in person.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Be Patient<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Just because texting is instant, it doesn\u2019t mean that you\u2019ll always get a response in double-quick time. Be patient, and wait for someone to text back, before bombarding them with hundreds of messages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>End The Text Chat Clearly<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s nice to know when a text chat has come to an end. A courteous \u201cI\u2019ll catch you soon\u201d text (or something similar) let\u2019s the other person know that they don\u2019t need to keep checking their phone for your next text.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And Don\u2019t Forget<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While texting can be fun, your mobile phone is primarily designed for making phone calls! Instead of texting all the time, be sure to speed dial your guy for those serious and meaningful conversations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even though texting has become the mainstream way in which most people communicate, not every guy that you meet, on a gay personals\u2019 website, will be aware of SMS etiquette. 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