The Most Appropriate Way To Send A Text Following Any First Date
Monday, March 8th, 2010You’ve probably come across this article because you’ve been asking yourself when to send that first text message after a date. It’s a question that bothers most people after a date and I’m afraid there isn’t just one answer.
Anyway, you’ve come to the right place because I would like to give you the benefit of my experience. I’ll give you my best advice on when to send that text message.
It’s a funny thing, texting. It’s only been in use about ten years but it’s come to be an important form of communication.
Back then, it was customary to call your date a day or two later to let them know you had a great time. While that is still acceptable by all means, many people prefer to keep it simple with a quick text message.
Things are a little different now and it’s not always easy to know what’s the best way of dealing with the situation.
My recommendation is to send a short text message within 24 hours of the date. You can even send it the same night, but what’s important is that you keep it short and sweet.
Make it light hearted and funny, and preferably something to do with anything that happened that night. There’s no need to say you had a great time, because the fact that you’re texting will implicitly send that message.
This will also spur a conversation that allows you to go back and forth as you please. Plus, the good thing about texting instead of calling is that it breaks the ice and sets the stage for that follow up call after the date.
You’ll be able to call a day or two later and you’ll have more to talk about seeing as how the seeds have already been planted from your texting conversations.
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