Why you should think twice before using shorthand like ‘thx’ and ‘k’ in your texts
By david fang; stanford university · Source: messenger_inquirer · 2026-07-04
Abbreviations like ‘brb’ and ‘plz’ may seem benign. But new research shows they can make senders appear less sincere – and even undermine budding romances.
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