Jamaica Primetime
Internet Shorthand and Emoticons
Published Feb 2, 1996Shorthand Messages
Shorthand
Meaning
BTW
By the way
FAQ
Frequently asked question
FWIW
For what it’s worth
FYI
For your information
IMHO
In my humble opinion
IMO
In my opinion
LOL
Laughing out loud (used to show disbelief)
PMFBI
Pardon me for butting in
PMFJI
Pardon me for jumping in
ROTFL
Rolling on the floor laughing
OTF
On the floor
RSN
Real soon now
RTFM
Read the "fascinating" manual (usually in anger)
TIA
Thanks in advance
INAL
I’m not a lawyer
Emoticons
E-mail users have taken the traditional "smiley face" to new heights as they use variations of it to communicate feelings, or emotions, in their messages. Here are a few:
: - )
grin
: - I
indifference
: - (
disappointment
( - :
user is left-handed
8-)
user wearing sunglasses
: - {)
user has a mustache
;-)
a wink
:-@
user is screaming
:-&
tongue-tied
:-D
laughter
:-O
shocked, or user is yelling
:-/
skepticism
:-<
disappointed
:->
very happy
: [
real downer
B-)
user wears horn-rimmed glasses
Browse the latest articles
More from Technology
Unless you’ve been living as a recluse for the last few years, or you’ve chosen to ignore the technological advancement of the Internet, chances are that you have heard of the concept of social networking. The way that the world communicates in the 21st century has been completely transformed by this phenomenon.
Social networking is a web-based structure that allows persons who have common interests to interact freely online; sharing comments, ideas and stories.
Online “Dutty” laundry on Myspace and Facebook can be a barrier to a Job. Myspace.com, facebook.com, LinkedIN.com and other social network sites may be costing you a job or even affecting your business relationships. Job recruiters and potential business partners are not only looking at your resume online but your social network profile, postings, music, and pictures for clues about you.
mCommerce Boom brewing in JAMAICA We now have Mcommerce here in Jamaica, thanks to two innovative young entrepreneurs Damion Daley and Stephen Spence.
Add a Comment
Please be civil.