Why you should think twice before using ‘thx’ and ‘k’ in your texts

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it became clear that those tiny shortcuts – sometimes hailed as a hallmark of efficient communication – undermine relationships instead of simplifying them.

whenever a texter chops words down to their bare consonants, recipients sense a lack of effort, which causes them to disengage

feeling a little put off by half-spelt words, and that sense of disappointment chipped away at how authentic the interaction felt.

whether the swift efficiency of abbreviations might actually short-circuit the delicate dance of courtship and intimacy.

We want to be clear: We’re not campaigning to ban “lol”. Our research suggests that a few scattered abbreviations don’t necessarily torpedo a friendship. Nor does every one of the many messages sent to many people every day warrant the full spelling-out treatment.

When we type “plz” a dozen times in a conversation, we risk broadcasting that the other person isn’t worth the extra letters.

Qns:

1. 'The quality of written language is being destroyed by social media.’ What is your view? (Cam. 2017)

2.  ‘The quality of human interaction is diminished by modern communication devices.’ How far do you agree? (Cam. 2023)

3. To what extent has technology had a negative impact on the skill levels of people? (2010)