TNSEGTA, meaning The New Social Etiquette Guide To Abreviations.

The Ol' Standbys

LOL (Laugh Out Loud)
Here's the deal. People like to think they are funny. So if you want to make a lot of friends online, just go ahead and throw LOL around like you're spending somebody else's money. What you shouldn't do, though, is actually say LOL instead of laughing when you're hanging out with your friends. I saw this once and it scared me. Just joking. Not really. LOL

BRB (Be Right Back)
Go ahead and stop freaking out right now. Your friend is not ignoring you. When people type this, it simply means that they're doing something else for a minute. This is also known as going AFK (Away From Keyboard), so don't expect to hear anything back for a few minutes. If it takes longer than that, then I'll admit, there is the small possibility he/she is really trying to ditch you. But hopefully, it's just a pee break.

JK (Just Kidding)
This is a very important abbreviation. Why? Because when you're texting or IM-ing, people can't hear your tone or see your face. This means that your friends can and will take every opportunity to be offended, hurt or angered by your seemingly obvious attempts at sarcasm. Think I'm joking? Well, I'm not. If I am, I'd say JK, you moron.

Unchartered Waters

ILYBYFIWH - I Like You But Your Friend Is Way Hotter

IHFY - I'm Hot For You

WYSMC? - Will You Sign My Cast?

INWAU - I'm Not Wearing Any Underwear

CIBYAD? - Can I Buy You A Drink?

PPTSC - Please Pass The Sour Cream

DTMITY - Don't Text Me, I'll Text You

STBY - Sucks To Be You

IHACBOH - I Have A Clean Bill Of Health

YMMFS - You Make My Fingers Sweat

GA - Go Away

HLBOM - He Looked Better On MySpace

See, it's easy. Now you give it a go.




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