You can't hear a voice or see posture online — but confidence still comes through in how you write. The good news: it's a skill, not a personality trait.
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Drop the apologies.
"Sorry to bother you" and "this is probably dumb but" shrink you before you've even started. Cut them. Say the thing directly.
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Commit to your message.
Avoid trailing off with "...idk lol." A clear statement — even a simple one — reads as self-assured. Mean what you type.
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Don't over-explain.
Confident people say less, not more. One clear sentence beats three nervous ones. Trust your words to land.
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Confidence is just being okay with yourself.
The most attractive thing in any chat is someone comfortable being who they are. Start there.