9. SMS Pros and Cons
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
|---|---|
Can send them at any time, day or night |
Only short messages can be sent |
Person you are sending it to do not have to have their mobile phone switched on |
Needs nimble fingers to use some tiny mobile phone keypads |
Can save time sending a message rather than interrupting someone with a phone call |
Needs basic typing skills |
Good for informal messages |
Can take some time to compile a message if you are not familiar with text speak shortcuts |
Good for helping friends and family keep in touch |
Text speak spills over into written school work and formal communication. |
Should not be used for serious formal messages such as 'You are sacked' |
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