The document discusses how the internet connects people around the world through communication tools like chat rooms and allows real-time conversations between individuals located on opposite sides of the planet. It also explains how abbreviations and emoticons have been created as a way to quickly express thoughts and emotions when messaging or in chat rooms due to the desire to limit time spent writing. Common text abbreviations like LOL, TYVM, and OMG are provided as examples.
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The Communication Revolution Word
The document discusses how the internet connects people around the world through communication tools like chat rooms and allows real-time conversations between individuals located on opposite sides of the planet. It also explains how abbreviations and emoticons have been created as a way to quickly express thoughts and emotions when messaging or in chat rooms due to the desire to limit time spent writing. Common text abbreviations like LOL, TYVM, and OMG are provided as examples.
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T
he internet is the most important and
exciting development in computing today. It is the biggest network and it links all continents so you can find information on a vast range of topics. Another of its function is to bring people together whenever they are from all over the world by using forms of communication such as chat room and message. These Internet services are easy and are becoming cheaper and faster every day. They are part of the communication revolution that is taking place today. Many people now spend hours in chat rooms, speaking to friends, family or others who have similar interests. Chat rooms allow people to communicate in real time. You simply type your message on the screen and the receiver sees it a moment later and can reply immediately. In this way, you can have a conversation with someone who may be on the other side of the world.
Unfortunately time is money, so a way has been found to limit
the amount of time spent writing messages. Abbreviations have been introduced. This is especially popular with young people. i. ii. iii. iv.
Thanks very much=TVM
For your information=FYI In my opinion=IMO To be continued=TBC
v. vi.
Laugh out laugh=LOL
Oh my god=OMG
Numbers have become part of this mysterious language of
abbreviations: L8=late B4=before F2F=face to face GR8=great! Abbreviations which express emotion are put between right angle. <BS>=<big smile>=show you are happy OTOH=[on the other hand] You could always use an emoticon to express your emotions. A mobile phone has in recent years. It becomes a necessary for most people. Young people who ages of 14 to 24 years old use their mobile phones to keep touch with others. They not only call someone but also send a short message -] or-[