A few days ago, my daughter gently admonished me for being very matter-of-fact when I reply to people on social media, or when I text people. She said I was like Sheldon Cooper. This is how I responded to that on my author page on Facebook The last I checked, the post had got more than 1296 'likes'. Of course I was joking in the above post. But it did set me thinking though. I think it is very important to keep in mind a few things when we communicate with others, especially when one is writing/texting/ messaging on viber/whatsapp or whatever IM you use. Whether you use a lot of smileys and emoticons or whether you are Sheldon-Cooperish I think the following 5 things will go a long way, in making you feel good about yourself, when you communicate. 1.Mean what you say : When a friend texts and asks you for a favour and you are too busy, don't feel bad to refuse. It is okay! It is better to give a realistic picture and say no rather than give a false commit