In the years following its development, texting quickly grew into a trend. People of all nations and backgrounds grabbed hold of texting, shaping it to meet their individual needs.

Texting established a new communication arena in which different social groups defined texting, created texting lingo and developed texting etiquette.
The arena of texting is growing more each year, creating new communication rules along the way.

Texting etiquette and newly developed communication guidelines determine when it is appropriate to text and when it is not. They also determine how texting should be used.

“I think, like any form of technology or communication, texting ought to be used politely,” said Mike Cannon, a faculty member in the communication department. “Using it wisely and politely is important.”

Certain topics are not meant to be discussed using texting. 

According to www.pcworld.com, “It is almost never appropriate to conduct important conversations about relationships, major life events, or critical work issues via text message.”

By following these suggestions, texting can become an effective communication tool.

“I think texting can be used effectively. It can also be a distraction. We could say the same about Internet, same about e-mail, same about an iPod, same about anything,” Cannon said. “It can be an enhancement to communication, but it can also be   a distraction.”

Texting etiquette changes to fit the situation and location.

Texting rules in the business world differ from texting rules in the school, dating or family worlds.

When deciding whether or not to text, take the polite course of action.

In the business world, businessmen use texting professionally to communicate information quickly and clearly.

In the education world, texting takes on the roles of an information distribution tool and a social communication tool.

In the social world, texting helps build relationships. Texting gives individuals a chance to communicate quickly and clearly.

“One of the benefits of texting is you don’t have to stop everything you are doing to be in contact with people,” said Amber Cox, a freshman studying general education.

As only one of the many forms of communication, texting has changed the way  individuals communicate.

“I think [texting] is one of many tools that facilitate staying connected, staying in touch,” Cannon said.

Amanda Eutsler

Scroll Staff