Why She (or He) Won’t Text You Back
By Rico, 9:09 am Tue Sep 2 2008 - Rundowns - 9 Opinions
An age-old question for Filipinos: “Ba’t di siya nag-rereply!?” We’ve asked around, building a rundown of the common reasons behind your contact’s inability to reply. Read on to see what they are.
Innocent (Justifiable Naman!)
- Walang load (no more prepaid load)
- Baka Naka-silent mode (on silent)
- Nag-dridrive (busy driving)
- Nasa movie (in the cinema or theater)
- Namatayan ng battery (no more battery)
- Abroad siya (abroad with no roaming enabled)
- Nasa mass (celebrating mass)
Not Innocent (Intentional)
- Doesn’t really feel like texting anyone—not only you
- Wants you to think WHY you’ve received no reply
- Really can’t be bothered texting you back (ouch! aka snub)
- Is scared of you and doesn’t want to communicate
- Doesn’t want to give you the wrong idea
Thanks to Dr. Sophie for helping us out! Of course, if you have your own reasons to share, feel free to do by leaving an opinion below.
masguapo
3:03 pm Thu Sep 4 2008
cguro meron na talagang katext na iba.. ung mas nkakakilig magtext.. girls, s 220 lang mas cnungaling sa mga lalaki…
Technograph
6:06 am Fri Sep 5 2008
Ha?
Rico S.
10:10 am Fri Sep 5 2008
Baket ka pa kasi nag-t-text? eh kung tawagan mo nalang, or better yet: pay her a visit!
Ade
1:01 pm Fri Sep 5 2008
my ktxt dw n iba… cnungaling dw ang mga bbae… mglaslas n rw tyo…
jayvee f.
3:03 pm Fri Sep 5 2008
k
jed quiambao
5:05 pm Fri Sep 5 2008
baka nasa cr: naliligo or tumatae…
Technograph
8:08 pm Fri Sep 5 2008
Rico: So who’s the lucky woman Dr. Love?
Ade: Nako, mag-usap muna kayo ni masguapo….
Jayvee: OK!
Jed Quiambao: Pwedeh!!!
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