SMS: the new medium for bad tidings

After the government's announcement yeterday it will use text messages to remind people not to overstay their visas, David Batty investigates for The Guardian, the now common practice of giving bad news via SMS; firing employees, filing for divorce, or informing immigrants their welcome has worn out.

"In recent years text messaging has become the fashionable way to relay bad news. From filing for divorce or giving someone the sack, texting allows the sender to avoid uncomfortable face-to-face confrontation. In other words it's the 21st century cowards' way out."

emily | 8:00 AM | News, Buzz |
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