Why so Much Abbreviations This Days?

Why Abbreviations

Hello friends,

In addition to my last blog post,  I also want to write my thoughts on the usage and formation of abbreviations. Abbreviation back then were certain short forms of writing a word or phrase approve by certain English authorities, that was because this grammarians deemed it fit to abbreviate those words or phrases. It was not, that they want to get things done fast or snappy.

Well, today it's a different ball game, everybody is in an haste to get things done even in writing. To me this is rather unfortunate because writing is a way of expressing the unexpressed on paper, so it should be clear, precise and non verbose. But the reverse is the case.

21st. Century people are going with the flow which is been impatient to wait for this to be done gradually. We want this done instantly, no waiting, no time wasting. There by coming up with several abbreviations for words and phrases. Like for example:

• ASAP
• BS
• PS
• PSS
• MFL
• WTF
• OMG
• ain't

These are just the few I know, but am guessing they are much more out there. To me I think this trend is not too ideal because it might make this present generation not to want learn words or spellings appropriatly. English teachers in schools should not encourage this in their students. They should discourage it in their works; essay writings and projects. Also, I think if it is adapted into general writing style, it will make the beauty of writing disruptive. This is just my candid opinion about too much usage and formation of abbreviations.

To me writing is like a master piece of art, in its early stage it is tender,raw and fragile. Then in its finished state it is an artwork ripe for the pluging, which exscude life to the reader who after reading it is either empowered with knowledge or enegized and refreshed with new ideas.

So what is it gonna be? Are you going to join the gang wagon of abbreviationers, write the normal old school way or do a blend of both style in your writing? The ball is in your court, the choice is yours. But I advise you choose wisely!

Comment below by writing out other addreviations and their meanings.

To your learning
of languages,

FrenchLadyDisi
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