Texting should have laws. Besides the obvious ones about no texting and driving.
Texting should have laws so that I don't have to reappraise my evaluation of perfectly sweet young men who text badly.
Law 1: No overusing smiley faces. It is perfectly acceptable to prove happiness with diction. If a smiley face is inevitable, it must be done tastefully, and never as a "one word text."
Law 2: No one word texts. If the conversation is winding down, make an excuse to leave. Or say, "I have to go," and not explain why.
Law 3: Never, ever, ever, ever shorten words. Ever. With modern-day full keyboard phones, it is completely unnecessary to shorten words. Also, the letter "u" does not mean you. Let people appreciate a demonstration of your literacy.
Law 4: Use abbreviations sparingly and try not to use obscure abbreviations. It is polite for both participants in the conversation to understand what is being said.
There's my list. I hope it saves a poor boy or two.
Your butterfly,
Regette
Have I told you lately, that I love you? LOL CUZ I DO!!!!!!!!!! I agree 1039808549804380927902% on your rules. Get down with your English "R-uh-ts"
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