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Given the type of messages many young people send on the social media to those who are not personally known to them in real life, one wonders if types of letter-writing are no longer taught in secondary school.
Then, if the greeting is responded to, the next thing they do is to send a question like: “How was your night?” or “How is your day going?” They actually expect that the person will respond. Mind you, this is someone who does not know them in real life. Even if they are “friends” on the social media, both of them have not had any memorable discussions to make them know each other to the extent of seeing each other as close friends.
Stop sending just “Good day, sir” or “Good day, ma’am” or “Hello” or “Hi” on Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn to people who don’t know you very well in real life and waiting for their response before telling them what you want to say. That is the format scammers and perpetual “storytellers” use. Therefore, most serious people won’t respond when you send that “Hello” or “Good day.” You will end up saying that they are arrogant or that they are snobs. But the problem is you.
Many people avoid responding to those who drop only “Hello” or “Good day” because the moment they respond, the stories start. If they are not starting a scam scheme, then they are asking for a love relationship, or they are asking for money, or they are trying to sell one thing or the other. And because it is online communication, there is no way to ascertain the veracity of their claims.
“Good day, Mrs Kanami. I read your article on career choice for young people and found it exciting, especially as regards your point on apprenticeship. Even if your mission is just to commend the person for a wonderful write-up or video message, just say it straightaway in your first message. Do not ask about their night or day or family or work. It is none of your business. Such questions irritate those who are not your buddies. You can only ask your pals and family members such private questions.
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