In today's technology age, the use of abbreviations and shorthand has become an important part of communication. One example ...

According to a study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, researchers found that if you text using abbreviations, it could be a detriment to your social life. A team of ...

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Acronyms such as LOL, BRB and TTYL, or abbreviations like u for you, and thx for thanks, illustrate how technology reshapes written English to mimic the speed and rhythm of speech. What once separated ...

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Another abbreviation is ☧, also known as a Christogram. This is a stylised version of XP, another shorter version of Christ’s ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Dec. 3 with advice on other encrypted messaging platforms ...