i got this from a msn webpage which i chance upon, explaining messenger etiqutte.
When it's OK to nudge
When you're being ignored. Just when you think the conversation is really getting interesting, you hit a road block. Apparently the person on the other end has redirected their attention to online gaming and is no longer paying attention to you, or they've just plain left you hanging in mid-conversation. This is when the 'frustration' nudge comes in handy. You don't look needy, but you get your point across.
When you don't have a comeback. Think about it, what will your friend say after a nudge? They don't really have anything to respond to, do they???
When it's NOT OK to nudge
Never, and let me repeat, NEVER, start a Messenger conversation with a nudge. If you want to get on someone's nerves straight from the get go, this is a great way to accomplish your goal. If you have nothing to say, why bother?
The nudge is a privilege, not a right. If you abuse it, you hurt all of us that are following the, until now, unstated nudging rules. 5 nudges in a row, not cool. It's not the same as a smiley face emoticon, which can be used all day if you want. A nudge shakes the Messenger window, people - it's understandable that if used again and again simultaneously, it could become annoying and may actually cause your friends to go a bit insane.
When you're being ignored. Just when you think the conversation is really getting interesting, you hit a road block. Apparently the person on the other end has redirected their attention to online gaming and is no longer paying attention to you, or they've just plain left you hanging in mid-conversation. This is when the 'frustration' nudge comes in handy. You don't look needy, but you get your point across.
When you don't have a comeback. Think about it, what will your friend say after a nudge? They don't really have anything to respond to, do they???
When it's NOT OK to nudge
Never, and let me repeat, NEVER, start a Messenger conversation with a nudge. If you want to get on someone's nerves straight from the get go, this is a great way to accomplish your goal. If you have nothing to say, why bother?
The nudge is a privilege, not a right. If you abuse it, you hurt all of us that are following the, until now, unstated nudging rules. 5 nudges in a row, not cool. It's not the same as a smiley face emoticon, which can be used all day if you want. A nudge shakes the Messenger window, people - it's understandable that if used again and again simultaneously, it could become annoying and may actually cause your friends to go a bit insane.
if you didnt know the reason why i have my nudges turned off, i hope you know it now. so next time when you start a conversation with me, dont just click that button. the sound may be off, but the idea that you are nudging to get me to talk to you annoys me too.
