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Is it rude to use periods in texts?

Short answer

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

Rules differ by state. This is general information, not legal or professional advice.

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Official sources

Eldercare Locator: local senior services and classeseldercare.acl.gov
FTC consumer advice: text message scamsconsumer.ftc.gov