can you give me some twitter help please!?

[TimmyBeluga555]

ok wat is the difference between a direct message, reply and a retweet on twitter?? someone said that they replied to me and I never got it even noticed their reply... how do I send someone a personal message?? one that they can actually get and see? cuz I want to send my friend (he's not following me cuz he doesnt follow people) a pic but how can i make sure that its goona be sent directly to him?? and how do I do that? THANKS!!!

[Inahzi13]

A retweet is public , and a direct message is a private message to whoever you send it to. SO just type d then space , then put in your friends username.