These days, text conversations can look like we’re writing in code. But researchers have found that these shortcuts, considered quick and efficient to some, can weaken relationships rather than ...

Sending a message via text can be a social minefield, with endless opportunities to be misinterpreted and misread. But there's one that all users should avoid if they want to keep recipients happy, ...

Back then, messages were easy to understand. Everybody writes and types in complete sentences. Likewise, nobody shortens words or creates abbreviations for phrases. However, the modern version of ...

They wanted to explore whether the shortened words undermine genuine dialogue and the "unspoken signals" behind them, the authors explained in The Independent. joreks - stock.adobe.com “Thx”? No, ...