If you’re not going to answer someone for a while is it “worse / ruder” to leave them on read or unread? Personally I prefer being left on read, because it means the other person was interested to read what I said and is presumably thinking about it until whatever makes them not able to answer is finished. And when I do that to people that’s what I’m doing.

I think if you leave someone unread (for a long time) it means you couldn’t be arsed to read what they said (I mean if it goes on for longer than someone driving / being asleep / at work etc - so you can see they’ve been on what’s app but not read yours). Also understand you can see the message on your screen in notifications and it will show as unread, but if it’s a longer one?

But I understand that’s (leave read) is considered the more rude these days? What is the correct etiquette? Cubs / Kittens / younger age gap NB people please translate on behalf of your species!

Also, while you’re at it what does <3 mean, is it a kiss and is there a difference to x ? Oh and also if you’re in a helpful mood - 👀 and 💀 please? have googled, it doesn’t seem to match the context I’m seeing it in, so what do you yourself mean when you say it? And when I say 😩 it’s because I’m moaning about traffic or gym or something but now it appears to mean something is hot. Am I showing my age? Are there any other emojis like that I should be aware of? And how do you show something is a joke if 😂 is now not the done thing? Any other wisdom you’d like to share please do!

Thank you :) (presuming that’s still a smiley face haha)