Texting shorthands!

Njimba Nsalilwe · 2009-08-07T04:18:55+00:00

Be careful when using text message shorthands: The consequences of misunderstanding the lingo can be mortifying. Cassandra McSparin, 23, of Jim Thorpe, Pa., knew a woman whose friends mother had died. The woman texted her friend: Im so sorry to hear about your mother passing away. LOL. Let me know if theres anything I can do. It turns out she thought LOL meant Lots of love. Read the full story here: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203674704574328920789548170.html?mod=yhoofront A sampling of some popular shorthand texting terms. UG2BK . . . . . . . You got to be kidding GBTW. . . . . . . . Get back to work NMP . . . . . . . . . Not my problem PIR . . . . . . . . . . Parent in room GFTD. . . . . . . . . Gone for the day FYEO. . . . . . . . . For your eyes only BI5 . . . . . . . . . . Back in five minutes DEGT . . . . . . . . Dont even go there BIL . . . . . Boss is listening PAW. . . . Parents are watching 99 . . . . . . Parents are no longer watching PCM . . . . Please call me IMS. . . . . I am sorry TOY. . . . . Thinking of you KUTGW. . Keep up the good work CID . . . . . Consider it done FWIW. . . For what its worth HAND . . . Have a nice day IAT . . . . . I am tired NRN . . . . No response necessary 4COL. . . . For crying out loud WRUD. . . What are you doing LMIRL. . . Lets meet in real life ^5 . . . . . . High five

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Start date Aug 7, 2009

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