There is a time and a place for abbreviations. Sometimes, abbrev’s are funny, other times they’re convenient. However, usually they are annoying, unnecessary and insincere. Abbreviating a post or a text when you are nowhere near the word limit is pure laziness.
Some of my biggest pet peeves are the most commonly used abbreviations…
- Thx: You really seem thankful. (Note the facetious tone in my voice.)
- Sry: I do not forgive you. I would rather you throw dirt in my face.
- Pls: The answer is no. Do not bother asking again.
- Xmas: No comment.
- Luv: Thanks for demonstrating your undying passion. I probably love you less after receiving this.
When a message is getting to its limit, the first change you should make is to eliminate unnecessary words, then switch and’s to &’s. If it is still multiple characters over, and the information is important, send two messages.








If The Real World Was Like Facebook
December 16, 2009 in Communication, Photos | Tags: Awkward, Comment, Communication, Confuse, Credibility, Etiquette, Excitement, Facebook, Friend, Information, Limited Profile, MLIA, Photos, Poke, Post, Professionals, Reconnect, Relationship, Status Updates, Tag, TFLN, Twitter, Untag, Wall | Leave a comment
If The Real World Was Like Facebook: A user-created photo contest created by Cracked.
Because “Facebook is full of behavior that would get you punched in the real world.”