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People reply less and less these days

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AliceAbsolum · 18/05/2026 11:48

Mostly to whatsapps because that's how I communicate with most people.

They either take weeks to respond, or just don't bother at all.

Maybe it's me! I just feel like people want to be less and less social. Definitely since covid, but I've noticed a further shift in the last 8-12 months.

Makes me sad really.

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Swiftie1878 · 18/05/2026 11:57

AliceAbsolum · 18/05/2026 11:54

Who calls people these days?! If I rang a friend they'd think something was seriously wrong!

Lots of people call each other. Granted, normally after a WhatsApp checking they’re free to talk, but if they aren’t responding just call.

tiramisugelato · 18/05/2026 11:56

Definitely not my experience - all my messages get a response unless I’m just confirming something in which case it’s not needed anyway.

I only message my close friends and family though, and not very often at that.

Mary46 · 18/05/2026 11:55

Its voicenotes now nobody phones!

Mary46 · 18/05/2026 11:54

Op find that too. Ages to reply. Oh keep in touch. Puts me off planning things now. Ages to reply or no reply!

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AliceAbsolum · 18/05/2026 11:54

purplecorkheart · 18/05/2026 11:52

What kind of things are you messaging? Are they chatty messages or messages with specific questions?

Both

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AliceAbsolum · 18/05/2026 11:54

Who calls people these days?! If I rang a friend they'd think something was seriously wrong!

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Ablondiebutagoody · 18/05/2026 11:53

I find that people send way too many WhatsApp messages for my liking. I barely respond to 50%. Can't be arsed. Call me if it's important and you need a response.

purplecorkheart · 18/05/2026 11:52

What kind of things are you messaging? Are they chatty messages or messages with specific questions?

Swiftie1878 · 18/05/2026 11:50

Surprise them! Give them a call and actually TALK to them.

Pappybear · 18/05/2026 11:50

I tend to not reply. I find the amount of messages I get on WhatsApp completely overhelming. Between several different class WhatsApp groups, sports groups, kids clubs, it's just too much. It's made me want to switch off from the whole thing tbh. And yes, I do mute several groups that I don't need to be constantly in touch with.

PennySweeet · 18/05/2026 11:49

You should probably text them.

Some people are in 100s of WA groups so tend to get busy on it, replying to everyone.