Can't see "Typing" notification when someone is chatting with me

In a conversation, I often see the other person is "Typing" a response, there is a notification at the top of the screen. With others in a chat, I get no warning that they are typing, a text merely shows up. What defines whether or not I can see them "Typing"?

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