What is the difference in reacted and replied?
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Shero
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Reacted is when someone inserts a smiley below a post. Replied is when they write in words. Hope that helps
Meanderer
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A reaction is a knee-jerk, thoughtless kind of response, and a reply is a measured, well thought out response. A response is always better than a reaction in almost all relationships.
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Kaila
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Thank you @Meanderer
I had become so used to the computer version, that I'd forgotten there are original and correct meanings of the 2 words.
I had become so used to the computer version, that I'd forgotten there are original and correct meanings of the 2 words.
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Irwin
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Sometimes it's better to put someone on ignore for a few days until their comments become irrelevant.You may see these in the Forum. Sometimes it's better to wait, to respond to a post, as immediate, emotional reactions might just escalate the matter.
Meanderer
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@Oldntired This topic struck home with me, because I have been working on it lately. Reactions come with hair-trigger speed, and I have been guilty in years past. Once you get in the habit, it only reinforces itself. In my communication with my Wife, especially, I have been working to respond rather than react. However, like being a good listener, it is not as easy as it sounds. It takes work, but it is work that pays off with a healthy relationship. There is a verse in the Bible that says "A soft answer turns away wrath". Maybe it's talking about more than volume.
Judycat
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Reacted: I can't believe that jerk said that to me! I'm going to find him and tear his head off!!!
Replied: Hmm that wasn't very nice.
Replied: Hmm that wasn't very nice.
RSVP--Thank you @Meanderer
I had become so used to the computer version, that I'd forgotten there are original and correct meanings of the 2 words.
répondez (respond) s'il vous plaît