Situation
Someone keeps texting late at night when you are trying to rest.
Set a small boundary without accusing the other person.
Natural American English
“I’m usually offline after ten, so I may not reply until the morning.”
Tone
Calm, respectful, and matter-of-fact.
What lands
Describe your own pattern instead of labeling their behavior as wrong.
Try it
A classmate expects immediate replies at night. How could you set an expectation?
Reveal a natural response
“I’m usually offline after ten, so I may not reply until the morning.”
Common mistake: “Don’t text me late” can sound sharp. Give the same information in a way that focuses on your availability.