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Friend request
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a request sent through social media platforms or online networks, inviting someone to connect and add them as a friend or contact
What is a "friend request"?
A friend request on social media is a feature that allows one user to ask another to connect and add them as a friend. When the request is accepted, the two users can see each other's posts, updates, and other shared content, depending on their privacy settings. Friend requests are common on platforms like Facebook and are typically sent to people users know personally or wish to connect with. Accepting or rejecting a friend request is up to the recipient, and some platforms also allow users to leave requests unanswered.
Example
She received a friend request from a former classmate on Facebook.
She ignored the friend request from the unfamiliar user on Twitter.
He hesitated before accepting the friend request from his coworker on Instagram.
Example
She received a friend request from a former classmate on Facebook.
She ignored the friend request from the unfamiliar user on Twitter.
He hesitated before accepting the friend request from his coworker on Instagram.
After meeting at the conference, he sent her a friend request on LinkedIn.
Sending a personalized message along with the friend request can increase the likelihood of it being accepted.
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