FRESH PERSPECTIVES

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Have you ever received a text that says “I’ll send you the BTS later” and wondered what the person meant? You…

JoieSep 7, 20269 min read

Have you ever received a message containing “ikw” and wondered what the person was trying to say? You are not alone.…

JoieSep 7, 202610 min read

Have you ever received a text that simply says “DHZ” and wondered what the person was trying to say? You are…

JoieSep 7, 20269 min read

Have you ever received a text that simply says “ngg” and wondered what the person actually meant? You are not alone.…

JoieSep 7, 202610 min read

If someone sends you “tyyl” in a text, you might stop and wonder whether it is a new slang word, a…

JoieSep 7, 20269 min read

Have you ever received a message containing “PCY” and wondered what the person was trying to say? Texting abbreviations can be…

JoieSep 5, 20269 min read

Have you ever received a text that simply says “umm…” and immediately wondered what the person really meant? It looks like…

JoieSep 5, 20269 min read

Have you ever received a text like “js wanted to ask you something” or “I’m js tired today” and wondered what…

JoieSep 5, 20269 min read

Have you ever sent someone a message and received only “facts” as a reply? At first, it can feel confusing. Are…

JoieSep 5, 20269 min read

Have you ever received a text like “AMM, I’m not sure” or “AMM, okay then” and wondered what the person was…

JoieSep 5, 20269 min read