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NoHello for Telegram

Apply NoHello principles in Telegram for efficient communication across chats, groups, channels, and bots.

✈️ Set Your Telegram Bio

Let your contacts know you practice NoHello by updating your bio:

🚀 NoHello advocate - include context in your first message. Learn more: https://nohello.org

Private Chats

1-on-1 Messages

Perfect for NoHello! Skip the greeting and get straight to your message with context.

Before "Hello!"
...(online but no reply)...
"Are you there?"
After "Hi! Can you send me the presentation from yesterday's meeting? Need it for the client call at 3pm. Thanks!"

Secret Chats

In encrypted secret chats, context is even more important since messages can't be searched later.

🔒 Security Note

Secret chats don't sync across devices. Be extra clear since the recipient might not have full context from other conversations.

Group Chats

Small Groups

In small groups, address specific people when needed and give context for everyone.

Clear "@john can you review the budget? Everyone else - FYI, deadline is Friday. Link: [document]"
Unclear "@john can you check this?" (what is "this"?)

Large Groups

In large groups, be even more specific. Many people will see your message, so make it count.

👥 Large Group Tips

Use replies to maintain context. Pin important messages. Consider using topics in supergroups for organization.

Channels

Channel Communication

Channels are broadcast-only. Make your messages informative and complete.

As a Channel Admin

  • Write clear, standalone posts
  • Include relevant links and context
  • Use formatting for readability
  • Pin important announcements

Commenting on Channels

  • Reference the specific post you're commenting on
  • Add value to the discussion
  • Be respectful and constructive
  • Use replies to maintain thread context

📢 Channel Best Practice

Start channel posts with the key information: "Update: Feature X is now live" or "Reminder: Meeting tomorrow at 2pm"

Bot Interactions

Bot Commands

When asking for help with bots, include the exact command and any error messages.

Clear "Tried /weather London but got 'location not found'. Is the format different?"
Vague "weather bot not working"

Bot Development Help

When asking for bot development help, include code snippets, error logs, and what you expected to happen.

🤖 Bot Debugging

Use /start to reset bot state if it's not responding. Check bot permissions in groups.

Telegram Features & NoHello

Voice Messages

Before sending voice messages, start with the topic. Voice messages are harder to search and reference later.

Voice Start "Quick update on the project timeline - we're ahead of schedule..."
Unclear Voice "Hey, so... um... I wanted to tell you about..."

Polls & Quizzes

When creating polls, provide clear context about what you're asking and why.

📊 Poll Strategy

Add a message before the poll: "Choosing restaurant for team lunch Friday. Budget ~$15/person. Vote below:"

Copy-Ready Telegram Templates

Group Announcement

📢 [Topic]: [main announcement]. Details: [key info]. Action needed: [what people should do]. Deadline: [when]

Technical Help

Need help with [specific issue]. Error: [error message]. What I tried: [steps taken]. System: [relevant details]. Screenshots attached.

File Sharing

Sharing [file type]: [file description]. Purpose: [why sharing]. Instructions: [how to use]. Questions? Ask below.

Event Planning

Planning [event] for [date/time]. Location: [where]. What to bring: [items]. RSVP: [how to confirm]. Questions: [contact info]

Telegram-Specific NoHello Benefits

🔍 Better Search

Telegram's powerful search works better with context-rich messages

🤖 Bot Friendly

Clear messages work better with Telegram's extensive bot ecosystem

📱 Cross-Platform

Complete messages sync perfectly across all devices and platforms

Telegram Formatting Quick Reference

**bold text** → bold text
__italic text__ → italic text
`monospace` → monospace
~~strikethrough~~ → strikethrough
```code block``` → code block
[link text](URL) → clickable link
@username → mention user
/command → bot command