HOW IT READS IN CONTEXT
The surrounding pattern matters.
A low-effort "hey" doesn't have to lead to a dead thread. Tell me the context and I'll write you a reply that actually restarts the conversation.
PATTERN · TEXTING DICTIONARY
What does “How to respond to “hey”” mean?
Context decides the real answer.
He texted “hey.” A low-effort "hey" doesn't have to lead to a dead thread. Tell me the context and I'll write you a reply that actually restarts the conversation.
PLAIN MEANING
He texted “hey.”
EXAMPLE
““hey” after a few days of silence”
Don't reward the gap with eagerness or punish it with coldness. A light, slightly playful reply re-opens without giving everything away.
RELATED TERMS
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PatternGhostingEnding communication without explanation.PatternBreadcrumbingSmall bursts of attention that keep you invested without progress.PatternOrbitingWatching and reacting online after withdrawing from direct contact.PatternBenchingKeeping someone available while prioritizing other options.PatternLove bombingIntense affection or future talk used to accelerate attachment.PatternFuture fakingBig future promises without matching present action.PatternSlow fadeA gradual decline in contact and effort.PatternDouble textSending another message before receiving a reply.
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