Texting & Messaging Tips When Using a Gay Personals Website

Even though texting has become the mainstream way in which most people communicate, not every guy that you meet, on a gay personals’ website, will be aware of SMS etiquette. When you connect with someone on a gay personals website like gayscene.org you will likely be messaging them for a little while until you decide you want to meet in person.

If you want to up your texting game, follow our tips to help you improve your messaging style.

Keep It Consistent

Don’t start texting and then just stop.

If you’re 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…nothing happens! If you’re in the middle of something, and you’re not able to respond straightway, let them know that’s you’re busy and that you’ll BRB.

Avoid One Word Responses

Using words like ‘okay’ or’ ‘fine’ as your reply, can make you come off as being passive aggressive. If you can’t find a suitable word to express what you’re thinking, don’t make do with a word that doesn’t really mean anything at all.

Use Exclamation Marks!!!!!!!!!!!!

In the world or texting, the exclamation mark is your BFF! Use them freely and randomly to convey excitement, shock, or surprise.

Use CAPS LOCK Appropriately

When you receive a hook up text that gets you all excited, it’s acceptable to use CAPS LOCK in your response. If a hot gay guy sends you a message with a dozen exclamation marks, it’s polite to respond in kind.

No Unsolicited Nudes

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.

Avoid Long Essays

Text messages should be short and sweet, and never a long essay about your feelings. That’s the stuff that should always be expressed in person.

Be Patient

Just because texting is instant, it doesn’t mean that you’ll always get a response in double-quick time. Be patient, and wait for someone to text back, before bombarding them with hundreds of messages.

End The Text Chat Clearly

It’s nice to know when a text chat has come to an end. A courteous “I’ll catch you soon” text (or something similar) let’s the other person know that they don’t need to keep checking their phone for your next text.

And Don’t Forget

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.