Abbreviations In Texts Can Signal Insincerity: Study
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3 Dec 2024
A Stanford study found that abbreviations in texts can signal insincerity and hinder communication
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The use of abbreviations could reduce the chances of receiving a reply, especially in conversations
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Researchers discovered that abbreviations make text senders appear less invested and can hurt social connections
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Despite their popularity, abbreviations often signal a lack of effort and lead to short conversations
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Most text senders predicted abbreviations wouldn't matter, but the study found they negatively affect responses
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The study included over 5,300 text senders from 37 countries and highlighted the impact of abbreviations
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Participants expected abbreviations would create closeness, but they were seen as impolite or insincere
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Emojis, despite their popularity, can be easily misinterpreted and confuse the intended message's meaning
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Texts ending with a full stop are perceived as less genuine, while exclamation points feel sincere
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At the start of relationships, using full words and sincerity can help build stronger connections
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