We are privileged to have
the advantage of technology in our age. Whatsapp is a major tool when it comes
to harnessing the power of the social media. As we all know, it’s a major
improvement on the popular 2go app.
As a medium of
communication, it is relevant for all sectors- academic, religious, media etc. hence
I seek to share with you tips on how to get the best out of GROUP CHATS. I’m
sure you’ll find it interesting.
1.
When people join
or add you, it’s because they trust you. Moreover, it's a sign that you are one
of them, do not take it lightly.
2.
There are
different types of groups educative, social / jokes, administrative, family,
church etc. KNOW THE DIFFERENCE.
3.
When people add
you to a group and you feel you're not interested, ask the administrator of the
group to remove you. If they refuse then you do the rude thing - leave (left).
4.
Leaving a group
conveys lots of messages. It confuses people especially the administrator. Here
is what it may mean (who are you people? I don't know you! You added the wrong
number, am angry, it’s boring, am no longer part of you, you are wasting my
time, phone broke down, deleted group by mistake, phone stolen etc.) - Instead
of having the admin or other concerned members confused just COMMUNICATE.
5.
If it's a serious
group: administrative or church, it may be boring to have people discuss
personal issues or things in the group. Even strings of good mornings and hello
Mrs. Julian, Brother John etc... Defeats purpose of group. Better to greet and
then say your relevant group message in one message. For other messages inbox
each other individually.
6.
Remember in every
group there are different people; some are busy, while some are just sitting at
home therefore think before you post. Study the group members and know how to
behave e.g. if a group has lots of working class people or students, you can't
be posting messages during working hours because you may end up disturbing them
or being ignored.
7.
If it's an
administrative or educative group, please share your ideas. Do not be quiet and
then complain when others have finalized their work or assignments.
8.
Groups can be put
on mute, so that messages do not always make sounds that disturb you. On
whatsapp you can even mute group for up to a year.
9.
Groups have their
merits and demerits. You need to know that and avoid being frustrated by NORMAL
THINGS. In every group there will always be people who break rules, who send
messages by mistake always, some may even forward offending jokes, pictures and
messages. Such people need to be rebuked, or you send your complaint to the
administrator. You can't leave a family group (important group) because of a
mistake or one troublesome member.
10. Leaving
administrative groups will always work against you. If you will be part of the organization,
function etc., you may miss important messages such as cancellation, dress
code, time changes etc. The leaders may not remember to give you feedback,
better to solve the troublesome matters while you are there in the group.
11. Groups may help
test and improve your interpersonal relations. Be open to new ideas and characters/people.
12. Group members are
the ones who make the group exciting. If they ignore each other or the
administrator, it makes the group dull and boring.
13. Be careful of
being addicted to the groups. Manage them. Learn to control your phone.
14. Groups can't be
helpful every day. So, stay there because something relevant and life changing
will come one day.
15. Groups are
cheaper, efficient and also keep a record of what was said. Imagine having to
call 50 or 100 people to tell them about a funeral, or church programme.
16.
Groups can tackle issues that are not easy to discuss face to face. They also
bring family, church, workplace & people of the same mind into your pocket.
17. Like
with all groups, WhatsApp Groups go through stages also. These are:
a. Excitement stage
(messages every minute)
b. Maturity stage
(important or relevant stuff)
c. Aged stage (group loses
taste and the vibe)
18. There are different
problems and solutions for each stage. Manage or deal with them well.
19. Above all, ask to be
removed from groups that are useless, time wasting and mind corrupting.
FINALLY
NB: Do not allow
technology to disturb your work, family time, Prayer time etc. At times you
need to just put your phone away and talk to people who also respect you, your
time and interests
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