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Two letters—“OK”—can spark a big etiquette fight. In a world drowning in notifications, is dry texting efficient respect…or lazy rudeness?
In this Professional Global Etiquette Debate, AI voices examine the social rules behind short, clipped replies (“k,” “ok,” “yep”). One side argues that minimal texts create ambiguity, signal disinterest, and chip away at relationships. The other claims brevity is clarity—faster confirmations reduce friction at scale. We test the norms across dating, friendships, and global workplaces, unpack cue-poor mediums, and explore how culture and context shape what “polite” really looks like. Presented by Professional Global Etiquette, founded by Adrienne Barker, MAS.
Key Takeaways
→ Dry texts can create “ambiguity risk” in cue-poor channels like SMS; add minimal reassurance when sta ...
Keywords
dry texting, texting etiquette, communication etiquette, workplace communication, digital manners, professional etiquette, relationship texting, concise messages, brief replies, smartphone etiquette, sms etiquette, communication clarity, ambiguity in