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Tags are used across the community to keep chats organised and reduce awkwardness. They make the group’s norms visible by giving everyone a shared shorthand for common actions, introductions, invites, event ideas, requests, and moving conversations into the right place, so intention stays clear and the chat stays readable.
They work by using a hashtag followed by an all-caps keyword, sometimes with optional context in brackets. Each group has its own permitted tags, and members can correct tag use when needed to keep the culture consistent.
When joining a group, first read the permitted tags section for that group, then ease into using them so the group stays organised and the culture stays consistent.
Examples
Examples
🏷️#NEW [name, info]
🏷️#NEW [name, info]
Introduce yourself as a new joiner in groups.
What it signals: This is your first time in the group you’re getting familiar with how things work, and you’re open to meeting people. It also gives others context so they know how to welcome you.
Example: #NEW Hi, my name is John, 35, software developer. How is everyone doing?
🏷️#EVENT
🏷️#EVENT
Float an idea and gauge interest before creating an in-person event. If there’s enough interest, create the event using WhatsApp’s Events feature.
What it signals: This is a suggestion, not a plan yet. You’re checking if others are up for it before making an official event.
Example: #EVENT Anyone up for a short walk in Hampstead Heath this Sunday afternoon?
🏷️ #MEET [location]
🏷️ #MEET [location]
Invite people to join you somewhere you already are, a park, viewpoint, café, museum. Use it for spontaneous, low pressure meetups.
What it signals: You’re already there, anyone nearby is welcome to drop in, no big plan needed.
Example: #MEET I'm at Hampstead Heath for a short walk, I’ll be around for the next hour if anyone wants to join.
🏷️ #INV [@member]
🏷️ #INV [@member]
Request a private chat with another member. No obligation to respond in the group. If they’re open, they DM you.
What it signals: You’re inviting a member to a private conversation in a low pressure way, and you’re leaving the other person in control of whether to take it up.
Example: #INV @John You mentioned you’re new to the area, I’ve got a couple of local recommendations if you're interested
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