Emotions are often expressed in shorthand, such as the abbreviation LOL, BRB & TTYL; respectively laugh(ing) out loud, be right back, & talk to you later.
Users sometimes make use of net slang or text speak to abbreviate common words or expressions to quicken conversations or reduce keystrokes. The language has become widespread, with well-known expressions such as 'lol' translated over to face-to-face language.
Some, however, try to be more correct with emotional expression over IM. Actual time reactions such as (chortle) (snort) (guffaw) or (eye-roll) are rising in popularity. Also there is sure standards that are being introduced in to mainstream conversations including, '#' indicates the use of sarcasm in a statement & '*' which indicates a spelling mistake and/or grammatical error in the prior message, followed by a correction
Users sometimes make use of net slang or text speak to abbreviate common words or expressions to quicken conversations or reduce keystrokes. The language has become widespread, with well-known expressions such as 'lol' translated over to face-to-face language.
Some, however, try to be more correct with emotional expression over IM. Actual time reactions such as (chortle) (snort) (guffaw) or (eye-roll) are rising in popularity. Also there is sure standards that are being introduced in to mainstream conversations including, '#' indicates the use of sarcasm in a statement & '*' which indicates a spelling mistake and/or grammatical error in the prior message, followed by a correction
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