Dear Queenie,
My husband thinks it’s okay to send someone a text message any time, day or night, because they don’t have to read it until they want to.
I think you shouldn’t send a text any time you wouldn’t make a phone call to the person, because their phone will sound off for the text same as for a phone call and if you don’t need an answer right away you should send an email.
Queenie, who is right?—Texting Etty Ket
Dear Etty Ket,
Some people turn off their cell phones when they do not want to be disturbed, but not everyone does that. If you think a text message might disturb the recipient – and the subject is not urgent – yes, wait until later or, as you said, send an email.
