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Band 8+: Did you send more messages when you were younger?

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Yes, of course. As I mentioned before, I used text messages quite frequently, almost every day. When I was younger, I sent more messages to my family because it helped me keep in touch with them. I also sent messages through social media to my close friends for education and entertainment. Thank you.

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Yes, of course. As I mentioned before, I use text messages quite frequently, almost every day. And when I was younger, I sent more messages to my family because it helps me to keep in touch with my family. And also I sent messages by the means of social media to my close friends for education and entertainment. Thank you.

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