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THE ETIQUETTE OF VOICE NOTES

SO HOW do you feel about voice notes? Do you consider them the best thing since sliced bread – or do you stare at your phone in disgust when you receive one, irritated by the intrusion?

Either way, they’re here to stay – and after the upheaval of the pandemic, they’re more popular than ever.

CNN tech expert Kaya Yurieff says the format has gained new appeal for many over the past year because of our limited opportunities to socialise with friends, family and co-workers.

Pressing the record button on your phone and prattling

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