![]()   Even if you're new to email communication, it isn't long before you start thinking that you should have majored in typing. Here are some commonly used email abbreviations and their meanings for those who are typing impaired or short on time:     BTW - By The Way     FYI - For Your Information     IMHO - In My Humble/Honest Opinion     RTFM - Read The Manual     LOL - Laughing Out Loud     RSN - Real Soon Now     ROTFL - Rolling On The Floor Laughing     TTYL - Talk To You Later     TIA - Thanks In Advance       |
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![]() If words can't express what you are feeling, try these commonly used symbolic gestures to express yourself:   |
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:-)   | Basic smiley, used with a sarcastic or joking statement since
we can't hear voice inflection over e-mail.   |
;-)   | Winky smiley. User just made a flirtatious and/or sarcastic
remark. More of a "don't hit me for what I just said" smiley.   |
:-(   | Frowning smiley. User did not like that last statement or is
upset or depressed about something.   |
:-|   | Indifferent smiley. A little bit better than a   :-(
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![]() You Know You're Addicted to the Internet if...    - Tech support calls YOU for help.    - You name your children Eudora, Mozilla and Dotcom.    - You can't call your mother ... she doesn't have a modem. |