Why does Gen Z use initials to communicate? When they text me I get confused because all I see is hru, wbu, tbh, nd u, idk, idek, sum.
26-30, M
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OogieBoogie · F
It's the nature of language to morph and condense.
Same with HIFi, HiTech, Cola, Auto shop, Gas Station Eco friendly ....all these have been abbreviations for years . It's just getting more condensed due to texting .
You have to realize that texting is an INCREDIBLY slow form of communication - but it's preferred due to the fact it's immediately sent when someone thinks of something , and it's non confrontational .
So to make up for slowness and effort , things get condensed . It'll get worse in years to come I'm sure .
Same with HIFi, HiTech, Cola, Auto shop, Gas Station Eco friendly ....all these have been abbreviations for years . It's just getting more condensed due to texting .
You have to realize that texting is an INCREDIBLY slow form of communication - but it's preferred due to the fact it's immediately sent when someone thinks of something , and it's non confrontational .
So to make up for slowness and effort , things get condensed . It'll get worse in years to come I'm sure .
Jayciedubb · 56-60, M
@OogieBoogie the only thing that bothers me about this whole thing is when people will actually say, in person, LOL, without there being any signs of any real L-ing O L. It seems like we're overriding some of our emotions that supposed to come to us naturally. The impact of the lack of actual laughter manifests itself all over places like Reddit, on things like the latest memes or the latest joke crazes. I struggle to find the humor anymore