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12. Accidentally Sending A Screenshot Of The Messages To The Person You Are Talking About
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Have you ever texted someone then screened the exchange to forward to another person? But you forward the screenshot back to the person you were originally texting rather than another person. You cannot act as though you would not be starting to discuss that individual behind their back. It's quite embarrassing; at that point you should just own it. This digital-age fake pass is the contemporary equivalent of being caught chatting about someone who just entered the room. It's a pure terror moment, then the sinking knowledge that there is no simple path out. This accident tells volumes about our complicated social dynamics in the age of instantaneous communication. One could argue that it emphasizes our inclination to talk about and examine our interactions with others. Conversely, it reveals the possible dangers of our fast-paced, multi-tasking communication style. Depending on the nature of the conversation and the personalities engaged, the fallout from such a blunder may be moderately humiliating to relationship-altering. It reminds us sharply of the permanency and possible repercussions of our digital contacts. Although some would try damage control using deflections or excuses, as advised owning up to the error is usually the best line of action. It can result in open communication and maybe closer connections. This all too regular mistake reminds us to be aware of our digital activities and maybe to consider twice before starting behind-the-back conversations in the first place.
