223: Is It Rude to Leave Someone on Read? Texting Etiquette, Read Receipts & Modern Communication

Is it rude to leave someone on read? 👀In Episode 223 of The Rosie & Roula Show, Rosie and Roula dive into one of the biggest modern etiquette dilemmas: read receipts, unanswered messages, and the pressure to reply instantly.With messaging apps showing when someone has seen your message, expectations around communication have completely changed. But are we actually obligated to reply right away — or is that pressure harming our mental health?In this episode, Rosie and Roula explore:Why being left on read feels so personalWhether ignoring messages is rude or just modern lifeHow read receipts increase anxiety and overthinkingWhy instant replies became the expectationWhen not replying becomes avoidanceHealthy communication boundaries in textingHow to stop taking delayed replies personallyThis conversation touches on texting etiquette, emotional triggers, communication anxiety, and healthy boundaries in friendships and relationships.If you’ve ever stared at your phone wondering “Why haven’t they replied?” — this episode is for you.🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.--------------------☕️ Buy us a coffee!🎙️ Send us a voice message🛍️ Buy some Rosie and Roula merch!--------------------⭐️ Leave us a review▶️ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok🎞️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel--------------------🎧 Check out Roula's podcast🎧 Check out Rosie's podcast