How to Text like a Gentleman

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:50 Where to text
1:53 When to text
2:47 Composing a text
4:30 What to text/what not to text
5:53 Reply times
6:40 Voice notes
7:31 Read receipts
7:54 Reactions
9:18 Outfit rundown

[mariacollins]

"Always write words and sentences in full, with correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation." I would marry this man just for saying that. I can't believe someone is finally saying all these things. Wish he would shout it from the rooftops.

[srkovkan]

Hi! I'm glad I found your channel. Love from Brazil! 🇧🇷

[scottg]

This video is excellent, and addresses such an urgent need, as so many people seem to be so completely baffled by these common sense concepts you lay out. Great work GentZ!!

[TheClarkEffect]

You look absolutely dapper in that splendid suit, my good fellow!

[WrathOfGrapesN]

How to text like a gentleman:

Dear [name],

[Text]

Sincerely,
Captain Raymond Holt.

[morcio]

I love the new video ending, which is spot on. It's like explaining in a nutshell what you wear.

[ChristopherCompagnonAndOnly]

I personally added new "words" in my phone text dictionary.
Shortcut LOL becomes "It made me laugh!" automatically.

[Sassoon]

Never take your eyes off the guy you just shot, to text your Bros. 😂

[sgazzz]

Good stuff, I like the addition of your outfit breakdown at the end too 👍🏼

[RoBreadbug]

Dear Gent Z,
I hope this YouTube comment finds you well. Your video is very informative and has made me laugh, and I must say you look quite sharp. Keep up the good work good sir!
Sincerily, Breadbug

[hoozat]

Good, useful video. Text messaging is a convenient way to communicate, but there are definitely some annoying aspects.
One of the things that irritates me is when you get into a long back-and-forth exchange. Texts are great for a quick question and reply, or to set up a meeting, etc. Once you go back and forth 3 or 4 times, now it’s a conversation. Just call and talk to the person.

[siegfriedo]

I a Xennial, but really enjoy your videos and vibe with most of the advice you share. Keep up the good work! 👍

[mthomas]

Always proof-read your tests before sending.

[boteanu.tudor]

This video was highly needed, thank you ! P.S : I really like the new outfit outro !

[tudorgoina]

100% Agree on the fact that a breakup should be done face to face. (Speaking from experience, my previous girlfriend left over text).

[scttmagoon]

Great advice overall. This is an area that is increasingly common as we communicate more and more via our phones and short messaging means, and an area where bad (ungentlemanly) behaviors can get ingrained early and quickly.

I disagree though on "read receipts". I have mine on because sometimes the notice itself is my reply and nothing more is needed. For example if I give someone a piece of information and they reply (politely) that they received it or thank me for it, I do not need to reply again to confirm that I got their confirmation. They can see that I saw it and the chain should end politely there. Similarly with messages like "on my way". I want them to know that I received it without needing the clutter of an additional OK message.

[Benjamin-mlsv]

Thanks for your videos, I have autism and a lot of this helps me

[MAYANKSINGH-bdig]

I think you need an old looking background with molding on the wall to match your theme

[basvleeskruyer]

I am allready a gentleman. However it is good to stay updated.

[OldcarsNmusic]

I've always used full words and punctuation in my texts. Many abbreviations sound like speech impediments in my head.