There are several reasons why someone may choose to delete a message. If someone you were chatting with deleted a message, you might feel confused, frustrated, or suspicious.
You may wonder why they did it, thinking they were trying to hide something or the message contained something they did not want you to see.
Deleting a message can lead to a breakdown in communication and trust. It can make people feel uneasy and uncertain about your motives. They may feel a lack of honesty, which can lead to further problems down the line.
Whether it’s to clear up space on their device, erase evidence of a conversation, or simply because they regret sending the message in the first place, knowing how to respond when a message is deleted can be incredibly useful.
With that in mind, here are 15 possible responses that you can consider using when someone deletes a message:
1. “What was deleted?”
This is the most straightforward approach to a deleted message. Depending on your relationship with the person, they could take this lightly and dismiss it, citing “a typo.”
On the other hand, it could come off as being bold and likely compel the recipient to tell you about the deleted message.
Be careful with this one, though: this response could lead to a series of fights if you are currently at odds with the person who sent the message. You might be faced with resistance if they feel like you are being too demanding and pushy.
2. “We’ve all been there, it’s cool.”
At one point, we all sent typos that didn’t make sense. If reasonable, we will sometimes ignore people’s little mistakes on social media.
It doesn’t help being too curious or overthinking. By sending this response, you show you are understanding and empathetic.
3. “You could have at least let me finish that last sentence before deleting!”
At times, someone might delete a message while you are reading it. This response lets the recipient know you already saw their message, though not in full. They may then let you know why they deleted the message and even tell you what it was about.
4. “A warning will be best next time.”
This response is also suitable for when you have already had a peek at the deleted message. If you were not offended by someone deleting a sent message, you will be okay with whatever response they give you. They will most likely reply with a laughter emoji or ignore your text and continue with whatever conversation you are having.
5. “I respect your privacy.”
Some people are self-conscious about the information they share on social media. For such people, it is normal to delete a sensitive conversation they don’t want to get out.
By letting them know you respect their decision, you prove yourself trustworthy, and they will be more likely to share confidential information with you next time.
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6. “Feel free to share what was on that message when ready.”
Is the person you are chatting with sad or upset? They could be having difficulty expressing themselves via text, so they keep deleting the message because they cannot seem to get it right.
In such a situation, simply letting them know you will be there when they are ready will suffice. They will likely respond with a “thank you.”
7. “Wish I got to my phone sooner.”
I have found myself in this situation several times. You’re in the middle of hot gossip with your girlfriends, and suddenly, you happen to share information you shouldn’t have. If a friend deleted a message while you were busy gossiping online, this response could show your curiosity about whatever was deleted.
8. “It’s unlike you to delete a message. Are you okay?”
This response could open the door into someone’s heart in ways you never thought imaginable. If you are chatting with a person who never deletes messages, it could indicate that they are not okay. By showing you care, they will likely tell you why they chose to delete the message.
9. “Old age comes in many stages.”
This would be a perfect way to respond when someone close to you deletes a message. You could add an emoji or avatar suitable to the recipient. While it sounds sarcastic, this is a casual way of handling a deleted text.
10. “I wish you didn’t do that.”
This response is suitable for when a deleted message leaves you suspicious of the person you were chatting with. You may not want to say it directly to avoid a confrontation, so the response will push them to think outside the box and figure out that what they did will negatively impact your relationship.
11. “Could you please resend that message?”
Some people delete messages when we take too long to respond. You assure them that you care by asking them to resend the message. You can follow up with a valid explanation of why you couldn’t get to the phone or disappeared mid-conversation. They might be compelled to resend the message when you send this polite response.
12. “Well, that happened!”
This is another way to dismiss a deleted message without guilt-tripping the sender. Someone might feel bothered by the thought of your reaction to the deleted message, so at times, it is good to send a response that will ease the tension.
13. “No harm, no foul.”
Are you looking to dismiss a deleted text without having someone think you got upset? Why not assure them that the deleted message has not damaged the flow of your conversation? This response assures the sender that you are okay with their reasons for deleting the message.
14. “Let me be the judge of what counts as a typo next time.”
After deleting a text, some people follow that with, “Sorry, deleted a typo,” even when that is not true. If you find it hard to believe the deleted message was a typo, you can use this response to set things straight. Show that there is no bad blood between you by continuing your conversation.
15. “I’ll pretend that didn’t happen.”
Unlike, “Well, that happened,” this response clearly indicates that you took offense at someone deleting a message but are willing to let it slide. At this point, the sender will either resend the message or apologize for retracting their statement.
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