Study finds using abbreviations in texts can make senders seem insincere, reducing responses.

A study by Stanford University found that using abbreviations in text messages can make the sender seem insincere, leading to shorter and fewer responses. The research, involving over 5,300 participants across eight experiments, showed that while people commonly use abbreviations, they believe others prefer full phrases. The study also suggests that frequent use of abbreviations could lead to feelings of loneliness due to less frequent and positive replies.

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