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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Technology
Courtney Pochin

'Inconsiderate' WhatsApp mistake we're all making, according to etiquette expert

These days it's rare to find someone without a phone glued to their hand. We've all become addicted to smartphones, social media and sending memes to our nearest and dearest.

But did you know there are some unwritten etiquette rules you might actually be breaking when texting your pals or colleagues? Many people consider it rude to call or send messages after 9pm in the evening and continuing to do so can make you seem 'inconsiderate'. Etiquette expert Liz Wyse, from Debrett's, has shared her thoughts on the matter with The Mirror, explaining the mistakes we're guilty of making with our phones - and what we should be doing instead.

She said: "It is generally accepted that it is inconsiderate to text or make calls late at night and, although there is no absolute cut-off, for most people this means after 9pm.

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