Recent news stories are a phenomenon that most knew it was reported: there is a gap in the use of text messaging between younger and older cell phone owners. Reports vary but indications are the 12 to 30 years account for 80% of SMS usage.
Because of the instantaneous nature of SMS and the tiny keyboards and screens on a cell phone, an entire language has developed around text messaging. For mobile phone owners who do not use itcan text messages, the subtleties of language make these messages almost incomprehensible. This language is abbreviated for speed and usability. It is a rather phonetic language, can be in the single letters or numbers for whole words, like "Y" for "why" or "8" for "eat". Vowels are omitted in order to reduce further attacks, like "btw" for "between" and lowercase letters and punctuation are rare. Acronyms are phrases and whole sentences like "ADBB" for "all done, bye usedbye. "symbols are also in SMS language.
Non-verbal communication like facial expressions and tone has been said more than words to express meaning in a spoken message. In what form of written communication that is missing. This is especially true in text messaging. Knowing whether the phrase "thts" gr8t (that's great) expresses something positive or sarcastic is important in communication. SMS enables the user to create "emoticons" or"Smileys" to add the tone to a comment. For example, "thts gr8t:)" was the statement a positive meaning, while the command would be "Thts GR8T" means a shout of excitement.
Because of the uniqueness of communication, those who are not using messaging on the phone then at a loss to understand or communicate in this SMS-language: the language of their children, grandchildren, younger employees, and many others. Probably familiar with the language ofthose with whom it is necessary to communicate, is a huge advantage.
SMS messages with a cell phone can also receive other benefits that could non-users wish to consider offering as well. SMS is cheaper than talk time and allows the user to communicate basic messages without unnecessary costs. SMS messages can also be a good chance of remaining accessible without incident. Of course, if you have a cell phone call in a meeting or in acrowded area, all of which are in the vicinity when the call is answered and is interrupted conversation. With text messaging, others are rarely aware that an interruption is encountered. Call Another important advantage of SMS over the voice is the ease of communication over the phone with a person who has hearing impairment.
There are a number of ways to the world of mobile phone text to appear. One method used by many parents to consult a child who is toohabitual users of text messaging. But for those on their own in the effort, there are many resources to consult. Online netlingo.com webopedia.com support and advice on cell phone owners in learning the vocabulary of text messaging. Another site offers lingo2word.com a translator for mobile phone owners in composing a SMS support message or a text message they receive translate into plain English. Other sites can help with SMS in other languages such asTransclick.com will translate than that for a fee, text messages in real time. A visit to the local bookstore or Amazon.com will also reveal a number of reference books that can be invaluable for beginners.
Certainly, use of text-messaging can be a challenge for those who are not accustomed to what seems at first glance to be an impersonal form of communication or for which there is only a foreign concept can or unnecessary. However, learning and using text messages can becertainly the doors of communication to a wider audience as well as learning a second language.
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