Instant Messaging Abbreviations, Texting and Emoticons are all used much more in today's communication. This allows for quick contact with shortened words with meanings longer then the word is portrayed. Texting allows easy communication and is not time dependent. This allows for one to respond whenever available to do so. Where as on the telephone, you must find a time when both are available to talk at the same time. Emoticons allow to show emotions through text messaging. This benefits a majority of people today as this allows for easier communication to get ahold of someone as time persist.

It is the future, so decode and use shorthand to communicate faster and with less thumb and finger strain. Emoticons are a lot of fun but more importantly add emotional tone so messages are not taken the wrong way. And for parents, this is your decoder guide to a new life language for kids, so stay in the conversation. Suggested uses: o Device Users - Increase your shorthand knowledge and increase how much you communicate and how fast o Text & Chat Novices - still wondering what WEG is? Find out in one glance with this handy reference o Parents - all kids with devices text, some text or chat with code so that you can not read the conversation, a smaller percentage are chatting with the wrong people - stay in the know for safety

The most comprehensive Texting Dictionary to date. This pocket size reference book lists over 1500 symbols and acronyms used by the mainstream texting public. This book helps us identify and understand the latest language used by kids to grandparents today. Sentences and phrases are compressed into acronyms, abbreviations and symbols. This is the latest edition on the market today. Though it is edited for all ages, it is the most complete Texting Dictionary to date.

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Essential reference to understand the acronym-like codes, abbreviations, slang and emojis used personally and in business environments through workflow and everyday life. In all communication today, whether texting, Slack, Zoom, social media, IM, DM, chat, gaming, online, emails and even face to face, the meaning of the language in any form is critical. With succinct definitions for each in our famous QuickStudy six page laminated reference, you can quicky find meanings you do not know - yet. This can be especially helpful for parents and families decoding the language being used by their children who spend so much time communicating digitally with friends but also strangers. With language changing faster than ever, and possible regional or group created abbreviations, all instances you encounter may not be included. Easier to navigate than any book or website and not requiring a device or computer for lookup, as a desktop tool plus personal or family reference you will definitely learn something you didn't know and have a broader understanding of the digital lexicon. 6 page laminated guide includes: All Sections in Alphabetical Order Important Abbreviations for Parents Potentially Dangerous Abbreviations - for Parents Common Text Abbreviations Abbreviations for Business & Marketing Abbreviations for Gaming Slang Terms Text-Based Emoticons Emoji

If you write emails and letters as part of your work, then this book is for you. By applying the suggested guidelines, you will stand a much greater chance of getting the desired reply to your emails in the shortest time possible. Some of the key guidelines covered include: Write meaningful subject lines - otherwise recipients may not even open your mail. Always put the most important point in the first line - otherwise the reader may not read it. Be concise and only mention what is truly relevant. Write the minimum amount possible - you will also make fewer mistakes! Be a little too formal than too informal - you don’t want to offend anyone. If you have two long important things to say, say them in separate emails. Give clear instructions and reasonable deadlines. If you need people to cooperate with you, it is essential to highlight the benefits for them of cooperating with you. Empathize with your recipient's busy workload. Never translate typical phrases literally - learn equivalent phrases. The book concludes with a chapter of useful phrases. There is also a brief introduction for trainers on how to teach Business / Commercial English.

With emphasis on the personal, business, and technology aspects that make using the Internet so unique, this handy reference presents more than 2,500 computer-related terms and industry-specific jargon for anyone who needs to learn the new language of the Net. Newbies as well as techies will find commonly used shorthand, modern office phrases, and a large collection of emoticons and ASII art. An index sorts the terms into 10 popular categories with a complete list of international country codes and file extensions.

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