Group Chats Without the Guilt | Spokane News

Group chats have turned into digital pressure cookers—everyone expects instant replies, even just emojis. But hey, you don’t have to cheerlead every message. Acknowledge big stuff like births or deaths, but for the everyday chatter? A quick nod or a silent read is totally fine. And if it’s too much? Delete it. We’re not living in 1800s letter-writing days anymore, where replies took weeks—but that doesn’t mean you need to be glued to your phone. Boundaries are okay. Even Rosh Hashanah cards got a lesson: reusing old ones? Someone called it out—and Miss Manners says if the design matters more than the sentiment, maybe they’re not worth keeping on your list. Bottom line: You control your digital life. Prioritize what matters, and unplug the rest. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/sep/14/miss-manners-can-i-just-ignore-all-these-group-tex/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e381ed152ae49279 Report issues to [email protected].