A friend adds you to a group chat. Suddenly there are forty messages and five names you do not know. Do not panic. Read first, then say a small hello.
Say hello
One short message is enough.
Hi everyone, I am Mei. Thanks for adding me!
Read before you write
Read the last twenty messages. You will learn the tone and the topic.
Do not flood
Avoid ten messages in a row. Put your ideas in one message.
Reply to the person, not the group
If a message is for one person, reply to them directly.
Use names
In a group, names help.
@Tom, I can bring the drinks.
Know when to leave
If the chat is not for you, you can leave quietly. Say thank you to the person who added you.
Words to remember
- group — several people together
- flood — to send too many messages
- directly — to one person, not everyone
- leave — to go out of a group
Questions & answers
Q: Should I introduce myself in a big group?
One line is enough. Do not write a long story.
Q: What if I do not understand the jokes?
Ask one person privately, not the whole group.
Q: How many messages is too many?
More than three in a row is usually too many.
Q: Should I use voice messages in a group?
Only if others do. In a big group, text is easier for everyone.
Q: Is it rude to mute a group?
No. Muting is normal. You can read later.