Tendring Neighbourhood Watch
can keep you 2 steps ahead
 "Let ur parents know where u r @ all times
"Having seen how awful it was for my parents when my sister Milly went missing, I now know how important it is to let your parents know where you are at all times. Sending a text message is quick and easy, and it stops Mum and Dad worrying! It's much less embarrassing to get a text than a phone call."
Gemma Dowler.
ADVICE FOR TEENAGERS
Teach Mum/Dad how to:
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Send and receive text messages. |
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Switch on reports (if necessary). |
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Use punctuation and symbols. |
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Use predictive text (if available). |
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Hold down keys for numbers. |
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Set up a phone book and store numbers of your best mates. |
SAFETY TIPS TO SHARE
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Only give number to friends. |
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If plans change, send new text. |
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For emergency keep £5 note in back of phone. |
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If alone set phone to vibrate so not to draw attention. |
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If taking lift or taxi - text reg number to someone you trust. |
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Most phones allow 999 calls even if no credit left or keypad locked. |
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Dial *#06# for phone serial number & keep in safe place. |
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Call 'Immobilise' on 08701 123123 if phone is stolen. |
“When our daughter Milly first went missing, our lives were turned upside down. Her sister Gemma was sixteen at the time, and whilst the situation was extremely difficult, we felt it important she was still able to go out and about. Our mobiles were absolutely vital, and we quickly learned to text as an efficient and unobtrusive way of keeping in touch. We knew where Gemma was without embarrassing her by constantly calling. It gave us both a great sense of security, and still does.”
Sally and Bob Dowler.
ADVICE FOR MUMS AND DADS
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Spend time together learning the basics of how to text. |
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Put contact numbers of your son/daughter's friends in your phonebook. |
TEXTING TIPS FOR MUMS
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Trouble typing? "Predictive Text"(or T9) may be on! Pressing ## turns this on/off on most handsets. |
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Predictive Text saves time - but can cause havoc too! Always read texts before sending -“mum' comes up as 'nun”, “home” as “good” , for example. |
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After typing, press Ok or Yes to send . Most phones confirm "message sent" or "message failed" immediately (but not if it was read). |
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Don't worry about grammar and punctuation! |
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If stuck customer care can help: From an 02 phone call 100;Vodafone 191; T-Mobile 150; Orange150 (prepay) 451 (postpay) |
TEXT SLANG (SLANGUAGE)
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no1 = No one |
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r = Are |
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spk = Speak |
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thx = Thanks |
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u = You |
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ur = Your |
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w8 = Wait |
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wkend = Weekend |
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2 = to, too |
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2day = Today |
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2morrow = Tomorrow |
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2nite = Tonight |
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b4 = Before |
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cul or cul8r = See you later |
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4 = For |
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gr8 = Great |
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pls = Please |
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l8 = Late |
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l8r = Later |
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lol = Laughing out Loud |
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Lyl = love you loads |
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m8 = Mate |
USEFUL PHRASES
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ru gonna b l8 2nite? = Are you going to be late tonight? |
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i will w8 up 4 u = I will wait up for you. |
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pls txt me ur friends address = Please text me your friend's address. |
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wot time will u b back? = What time will you be back? |
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txt me the reg no & company 4 ur taxi = Text me the registration number and company for your taxi. |
pls spk to ur neighbours and keep in touch with us |
