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

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We started with controlled lab tests, presenting 1,170 participants ages 15 to 80 with one of two near-identical text exchanges: one set sprinkled with abbreviations, the other fully spelled out.

Many people, including parents and adults curious about teen language, are eager to stay updated with the latest lingo.