There used to be a time when the best way to communicate was by making a phone call. Now, texting seems to be the quickest and most efficient way to connect with someone. Typing up full sentences or ...

Sending abbreviations in text messages is second nature to many people, with the abbreviations for “laugh out loud” or “be right back” among the many that are exchanged. But those instinctive ...

Sometimes it's tempting to reply to texts with a quick 'LOL' or 'BRB'. But sending abbreviations such as these – which are short for 'laugh out loud' and 'be right back' – could make you seem ...

Abbreviations didn’t start with texting. They started with the printing press in order to use less space on the page. It’s why we write Mr. and Mrs. instead of Mister/Master or Missus/Mistress. Before ...

Spelling out words instead of using abbreviations in texts can help you appear more sincere and increase the likelihood of receiving a response, according to new research published by the American ...

If you want to seem sincere and receive more responses to your texts, spell out words instead of abbreviating them, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.

Sometimes it's tempting to reply to texts with a quick 'LOL' or 'BRB'. But sending abbreviations such as these – which are short for 'laugh out loud' and 'be right back' – could make you seem ...

Digital communication simplifies the effort required for in-person conversations. Texters often use abbreviations like IDK or K to speed up communication or to appear informal, cool and casual. But ...