Text message reply time.

Your spouse: Immediate if not sooner

Co Workers

• 15-20 minute delay if you are dumb enough to give them your personal cell phone.
• Don’t set expectations too high for your availability

Family

• Siblings: 1 day
  • Cousins: 2-3 days
• Parents: within the hour, or the next day, depending on the guilt trip that’s attached

Others

• People who want a favor: delete immediately and never respond.
• When someone is in the same room: shout across the room your reply
• While driving: Whenever a police officer is not looking.

What is your standard text message reply time?