7 Text Messages You May Not Realize Are Condescending
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Are you guilty of sending one of these? It might be time to brush up on your "textiquette."
Most people these days rely on text messages as their main form of communication; for some, the thought of making a phone call is even scary. That said, since a text can’t capture one’s body language and nonverbal cues, it is easy for certain messages to come across as condescending or blatantly rude.
“Condescension isn’t just about words but making another person feel small,” said Logan Jones, a licensed clinical psychologist and founder at Clarity Therapy NYC. “Text messages feel condescending when one person assumes superiority, implies incompetence, feels dismissive or [gives] unnecessary explanations.”
We spoke with licensed mental health professionals about common text messages you may not realize are condescending ― and how not to take them personally should you be on the receiving end. Here’s what experts say:
1. “K.”
We’ve all likely sent this at least once, whether it was intentionally to someone who annoyed us or when we simply didn’t feel like answering.
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