Text language seeps into other communication
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Can you read the “sentence” above? You’ve probably said the same thing yourself, just not in the same way. It’s text-speak for “Can’t talk now. I’m at work. Have a nice day.”
Teenagers are proficient when it comes to learning the new language of text messaging. It certainly has its place when sending phone messages, but it becomes alarming when they start using shortened phrases start in their written essays and homework assignments.
The text language has started to show up in business communications as well. Suddenly, professionals are lacing their e-mails with phrases such as “R U going 2 dinner 2nite?” and signing off with a “thx.”
Now that more businesspeople are using a BlackBerry or an iPhone to send work e-mails, the lines between texting and e-mailing are blurring. We’ve come up with our own handy rule:
If you’re using a full keyboard, type full words and phrases, preferably in full sentences.
If you need to send an e-mail from a phone that has a truncated keyboard, it’s okay to use a few shorthand terms that everyone understands. T2ul8r
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