Texting Examples
What is a nice message you could text someone?
"Hi, how are you?"
"What are you doing today?"
"Hi, would you like to hangout today?"
What number do you call for an emergency?
9-1-1
Hi!
Hi!
Hi!
HI!
ANSWER ME!
No.
Yes or No: It's okay to text your boss- "Why do you always bother me when I'm trying to work?"
NO
What should you do if you get a text from a number you do not know?
Do not respond, ask a parent/teacher for help by showing them what you were sent.
"Hello, when you get a second if you could please call me that would be great. Thanks!"
Yes
Yes or No: It's okay to text your coworker: "You are doing so great! Thank you for all your help today."
Yes
What should you do if you get sent a link to something from a number you do not know?
DO NOT CLICK ON IT! Show a parent or teacher and have them help you delete it.
"WHY DO YOU TAKE SO LONG TO ANSWER ME! UGH"
No
Yes or No: It's okay to text someone 10 messages before they respond.
No. Wait for them to respond to your first text before sending more!
When should you share personal information like where you live to a stranger online?
NEVER share personal information online to people you do not know!
(To a coworker you know well/are friends) ""Hello, I just wanted to thank you for taking time in training me. It was super helpful and appreciated!"
Yes
Yes or No: It's okay to send and share private information to people you don't know.
No! Do not share any information to people over the internet.
Report it! Tell a parent or teacher and ask for help in handling the situation. Do not respond to them.
No!