• null_dot@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      3 days ago

      I think using brands as verbs might be very normalised in the US but it’s less common elsewhere.

      It’s not offensive but it’s… jarring or noticeable.

      Here no one would say whatsapped or telegramed or signalled. It’s just messaged.

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      3 days ago

      Plus the additional information can be useful. If someone says “I’ll whatsapp you the details” you might respond with: “No I don’t have internet connection, just SMS me instead” or “I don’t use whatsapp, how about signal”. At the very least you know where to look for the message