Chitchat Anyone Else do this?

[Somedudesbutonly2]

Sometimes when text or writing messages, I put ‘ums’ and ‘ahs’ in, even though it’s a text message and I don’t have to do that.

 

[Onmyoji]

Sometimes I do that. Not very often but it's an easier way to show hesitation or some other emotions in written text, especially a short text message.

 

[Saibraeus]

I put in a lot of "hmm" for when I'm thinking, haha! I think it's a natural want to substitute in some cue in the absence of body language.

 

[The_Omega_Effect]

i do those ironically

 

[kouzcy]

i do it all the time

 

[Loneronthemars]

Speech tics are pretty natural though. Conveying an emotion. ‘Durr hurr hurr’ is a favourite of mine; gives off a derp impression haha!

 

[PandorasBox101]

yeeess... I do this a lot

 

[poison goth]

Sometimes when text or writing messages, I put ‘ums’ and ‘ahs’ in, even though it’s a text message and I don’t have to do that.

Heck yes, for the "um". I say "uhhhhh" and "um" a LOT. Trust me, I've had the same track of thought about this, and yes, I have put "SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEECH" once. But yeah. Yes to both of them in fact. *awkward silence*

 

[Idea]

uhmm... I do do it sometimes, as well as other types of expression. I just tend to write whatever words pop to my head , I kind of imagine myself saying things before I type them often, and sometimes that includes those bits of hesitation. I also tend to use a lot of ya'res and ya'lls and the like.

 

[LocoMetal]

Lot's of people emulate talking through text. There's nothing wrong with it, if anything it's just being accurate to how you'd talk to them. I think it's better that way. Allows your character/personality to shine through that much more.

 

[Somedudesbutonly2]

Lot's of people emulate talking through text. There's nothing wrong with it, if anything it's just being accurate to how you'd talk to them. I think it's better that way. Allows your character/personality to shine through that much more.

No like, just text messages and stuff.

 

[Abendrot]

Sometimes when text or writing messages, I put ‘ums’ and ‘ahs’ in, even though it’s a text message and I don’t have to do that.

I tend to insert words like those in text. Not really for filler like we do in actual speech, but rather for when I want to express a specific emotion ('umms' for confusion and 'ahs' for understanding or interest)