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ecstatic

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17. When it's clear that EVERYONE is proficient in receiving and responding to texts

Reply to Reter (Original post)

Wed Oct 1, 2014, 09:51 PM

Oct 2014

Right now, automated texts from businesses are opt-in only. When sending an important message, you have to feel confident that the recipient will read it. There are still a lot of people (mainly older people) who either can't or don't text and don't notice incoming texts. Also, if you have ADHD or a lot going on, you might hear the text notification and forget to check it. Once those potential weaknesses are addressed, more businesses might use texting. For now, it's too risky and could result in a lot of misunderstandings and missed appointments.

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When will texting become acceptable professionally? [View all] Reter Oct 2014 OP

Now... Oktober Oct 2014 #1

It already is wyldwolf Oct 2014 #2

My vet clinic texts me. Avalux Oct 2014 #3

But how do you press those tiny keys with your paws? randome Oct 2014 #20

DUzy! FSogol Oct 2014 #22

when given the option, I prefer texts NightWatcher Oct 2014 #4

already happening...my dentist texts me. NRaleighLiberal Oct 2014 #5

My dentist and vet only text now. FLPanhandle Oct 2014 #6

it already is in many cases JI7 Oct 2014 #7

i get text from my dentist office reminding me of upcoming appointments lame54 Oct 2014 #8

Dentist, optometrist and pharmacy already do. politicat Oct 2014 #9

I send texts to clients meMeMEEEE Oct 2014 #10

It already is, and I like it. DanTex Oct 2014 #11

I hope never. At least I hope they don't abandon the old methods for the new. Ampersand Unicode Oct 2014 #12

Probably shortly after the fax goes away. DireStrike Oct 2014 #13

wait wut? Kalidurga Oct 2014 #27

Not only that, they assume that YOU can send and receive faxes DireStrike Oct 2014 #30

wow Kalidurga Oct 2014 #31

My dentist won't text me to remind about meds Lars39 Oct 2014 #14

I don't text. hobbit709 Oct 2014 #15

I get texts gollygee Oct 2014 #16

When it's clear that EVERYONE is proficient in receiving and responding to texts ecstatic Oct 2014 #17

15 years?! My eye doctor just sent me a text as a reminder. So, more like yesterday...nt Threedifferentones Oct 2014 #18

you know doctors still wear pagers right? faxes aren't going anywhere either :) snooper2 Oct 2014 #19

I HATE voicemail. AngryAmish Oct 2014 #21

Same tabbycat31 Oct 2014 #23

Why can't you put it in your greeting? kiva Oct 2014 #34

I also use my phone for work tabbycat31 Oct 2014 #35

I'm not a huge fan of voicemail either, kiva Oct 2014 #38

My dentist and vet do it. NuclearDem Oct 2014 #24

When people accept verbing nouns seveneyes Oct 2014 #25

Already is JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #26

My doctor and dentist both text me. herding cats Oct 2014 #28

I don't text, and not sure if I ever will SheilaT Oct 2014 #29

i get text reminders for my therapist appointments fizzgig Oct 2014 #32

My dentist already sends text messages to confirm appontments (n/t) Spider Jerusalem Oct 2014 #33

They already do Marrah_G Oct 2014 #36

my dentists email and text ProdigalJunkMail Oct 2014 #37

I get text messages from the dr, dentist, hair dresser. tammywammy Oct 2014 #39