OMG, most of today’s new slang goes unspoken
A recent study reveals that people are speaking less, with an average decrease of 338 words per day over the past 20 years. This shift in communication has led to the rise of new slang and abbreviations, primarily used in written forms like texting and social media. While traditional conversation may be declining, alternative forms of communication are evolving, often leaving some generations feeling excluded from the new linguistic trends.
- ▪Psychologists at UMKC found that individuals speak 338 fewer words per day compared to two decades ago.
- ▪The rise of text-based communication has led to the popularity of abbreviations like OMG and FWB.
- ▪Younger generations are increasingly using acronyms in their daily communication, which can be confusing for older individuals.
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