Squad rolling deep on GroupMe or Facebook or simply just group text. Being part of a group of friends involves being in this group chat because you guys find it necessary to keep tabs on what each other is up to. It is a great way to stay in touch, discuss issues you may have or plans you have, and just chat as if you are all physically together at the moment. As great as it is being part of a group chat, there is always something going on! This is because since you are indeed a GROUP, it is the best way to communicate amongst four to five people without the need of constantly being nearby. This is where all group decisions are made. This is where the, "What are we wearing to the party tonight?" takes place. Debates take place here and a concrete conclusion is made, well most of the time at least.
As I mentioned there is always something happening in these chats and here compiled is a list of struggles and advantages that cliques, squads, groups, whatever you choose to call them, experience in group chat scenarios.
1. You are the one person that never, or rarely, gets a response. OK.
You constantly ask questions or make announcements and never get any feedback. Why are you even in this group?
2. 150 notifications, you are so popular!
This is something we look forward to because sometimes our phones receive no love.
3. You have to go back and read every single text, great...
Since you all will most likely be running on different schedules, some people in the group may not be able to catch up on all the messages right away. Thus, having to scroll all the way back 150 messages. The struggle.
4. You have someone or some people to vent out to.
Since you opted to message several people instead of one, you are most likely, for the exception of the above mentioned, to get a response.
5. You have constant entertainment.
You thought texting one funny, sarcastic friend was great. Try messaging seven funny, sarcastic friends. Guaranteed a blast.
6. If you are in multiple chats, you end up texting the wrong one. Uh oh.
Hopefully you did not spill anything that was meant to be more private. Just breathe. You will be okay.
7. You feel included at all times.
Constant plans are being made. Nobody really feels, or at least should not feel left out because you are all invited to the same dinner.
8. The constant notifications annoy you.
You want to feel the love but you do not want the constant number on the app. Besides out of the 150 messages, sometimes, only one is directed specifically to you. I know it sucks.
9. You are the member of the squad that ignores or looks and does not respond.
Sometimes you just do not want to. But then you get mad when nobody responds to you. Makes sense.
10. You have that one guy in the group who thinks it is acceptable to screenshot the "private" group message and share it all over social media.
What part of private do you not understand?
11. You have the two people engaging in an A-B conversation.
What about C, D, E, F, G. Are you in the right group message?
12. You know there is, outside of group messaging, going on.
Sometimes those in the group get offended by this. And if you are the one receiving the out of the group message you think it is beyond serious.
13. You have the one girl that needs to get with the program.
This specific conversation ended about three hours ago.
14. Your group chat name.
Some love it some hate it. It's OK, it happens.
15. SOS your battery life.
Group chats are great and all but how did your phone go from 98 percent to 58 percent in half an hour.
The chat certainly drives you crazy. Do not lie. But you will not leave because your squad's group chat is the best.
