But our findings suggest that the mere inclusion of abbreviations, although seemingly benign, start feeling like a brush-off.

Abbreviations like ‘brb’ and ‘plz’ may seem benign. But new research shows they can make senders appear less sincere – and ...

As we gathered data, surveyed people and set up experiments, it became clear that those tiny shortcuts -- sometimes hailed as ...

Online forums have their own rules and culture, where like-minded members interact and build relationships freely. Whether ...

The data showed that messages stuffed with abbreviations such as "u" and ... Instead, it's the overall reliance on condensed phrases that consistently lowers our impression of the sender's ...

The data showed that messages stuffed with abbreviations such as "u" and ... Instead, it's the overall reliance on condensed phrases that consistently lowers our impression of the sender's ...

Another reason why empathy can feel distant is that we often perform it rather than practice it. Social media teaches us how ...

Diversity, equity and inclusion programs do not pose legal risks when done right, said Chai Feldblum, who decried the idea ...

If your ultimate goal is to nurture a deeper connection – be it with a friend, a sibling or a prospective date – taking an ...