Respond to a text by texting back or with a phone call. If you receive a text by mistake, respond to the sender with “Sorry, wrong number.” Dont text at the movies, a play, or a concert—the screen light is annoying to others. Dont text anything confidential, private, or potentially embarrassing.

Is texting supposed to be formal?

Use texting etiquette with every message sent. Text messaging is among the least formal ways of communication, especially when compared to emailing and formal letter writing. You generally are allowed only a few short sentences in which to get your point across.