TODAY’S POLL

LAST POLL RESULTS

36.4% of you voted Right away (within minutes) in yesterday’s poll: How quickly do you usually respond to messages?

“If I have my phone with me — which I usually do — I respond to messages right away. However, I don’t get weird if someone on the other side doesn’t respond immediately. Everyone has their own pace and busy schedule.”

“I think if it takes you more than a few hours, that is rude.”

“I think it’s so rude when people don’t answer for days.”

“I try to respond right away, but sometimes there are situations where you can’t.”

“Most times, right away — sometimes I don’t see it for a few hours.”

“As long as I actually see the message, I answer right away.”

“Text is so easy!”

“OCD. An empty inbox is heaven.”

“If I’m already online, it’s within minutes. But of course, I’m not always online, so it’s usually within a few hours.”

“I no longer work, so once I’ve gone through my emails, I generally don’t look at them again until the following day. Retirement is nice!”

“I check when I can but definitely not a slave…”

“Reciprocity.”

“I usually respond to personal messages from friends and relatives right away, but if the message is from casual acquaintances or a business, not as quickly.”

“It’s not my intent to take so long to respond, but my days get so busy that I only respond when things slow down. I’m constantly bombarded with messages. Sometimes I don’t respond at all and have to be nudged.”

“Of course, it depends on the situation. I try to get back to people right away if possible. At work, I might take a minute to clear my mind and strategize what I’m going to say. I don’t want to be rude, so I will always get back to people as soon as I can.”

“Usually immediately; however, it depends on who sent it and its urgency. Sometimes, if it doesn’t require a text back, I don’t respond at all.”

“It really depends on the situation — such as who is messaging me, the issue, etc.”

“I’m quick with work messages and texts, but I only check social media messages every few days. I miss when people weren’t always reachable.”

“If it’s important, I try to reply as soon as I see it — but there’s the rub: I don’t check messages that often. I’m more likely to see an email or DM than a text.”

“Majority of the time, usually right when I see it. But sometimes I hold off, depending on who it is. I’m not a fan of talking on the phone at all, and I have a friend who wants to call a lot. I don’t mind catching up, but we’re usually on the phone for well over an hour, which is tiring for me. She always messages first and asks, ‘Can you talk?’ So, if I’m not in the mood or don’t have time, I’ll hold off responding. I do prefer messaging over the phone, unless it’s something truly important.”

“I take my time to respond, so I don’t regret my reply. Some people text me way too much, and those I usually respond to more slowly as a deterrent.”

“Responding to everything instantly sets an unsustainable precedent. I reply based on the urgency of the message and my availability — so I can focus and be intentional with my response.”

“Most are pretty immediate, but if it’s someone looking to engage for an extended period, I put off responding until I can give it my full attention.”

“I used to respond immediately, but as I’ve gotten older, I’m trying to be less on my phone and not constantly available. So, it really depends on my relationship with the person how quickly I’ll respond. If it’s my mom, immediately. A random guy I just met — maybe within the next few days.”

“I try to ignore them and maybe they will go away?!”

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