Question 1

Is it rude to use periods in texts?

Accepted Answer

Not really, but some younger people read a lone period as serious or annoyed. Context matters.

Question 2

Should I use slang with my grandkids?

Accepted Answer

Only if it feels natural. Many kids find it sweet when grandparents ask what words mean.

Question 3

What does LOL mean in a text?

Accepted Answer

Laughing out loud. It’s used to show something is funny, not “lots of love.”

Question 4

What does “no cap” mean?

Accepted Answer

No lie, or for real. “That was the best pizza, no cap.”

Question 5

What does “bet” mean in a text?

Accepted Answer

OK, sounds good, or agreed. “Dinner at 6?” “Bet.”

Question 6

What does the skull emoji mean?

Accepted Answer

Usually “I’m laughing so hard,” as in “I’m dead,” in a joking way.

Question 7

Why do my grandkids think my texts sound angry?

Accepted Answer

Short replies with a period, like “OK.”, can feel cold to some younger people. Adding a word or an exclamation point helps.

Question 8

What does “sus” mean?

Accepted Answer

Suspicious, or a little shady. “That deal looks sus.”

Common questions: Texts and emoji decoded