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How to ignore everyone on Whataspp - and get away with it How to ignore everyone on WhatsApp - and get away with it
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Not everyone appreciates the ‘read receipts’ that accompany Whatsapp messages.Not everyone appreciates the ‘read receipts’ that accompany Whatsapp messages.
While the blue ticks helpfully indicate whether a message has been opened and read - they also make it incredibly difficult for the recipient to ignore the sender without them realising.While the blue ticks helpfully indicate whether a message has been opened and read - they also make it incredibly difficult for the recipient to ignore the sender without them realising.
Not to worry.Not to worry.
You can now switch off read receipts on Whatsapp using this simple method:You can now switch off read receipts on Whatsapp using this simple method:
Turn on airplane mode on your smartphone before opening WhatsappTurn on airplane mode on your smartphone before opening Whatsapp
The ticks will stay grey, and the sender will be none the wiser.The ticks will stay grey, and the sender will be none the wiser.