How You Text Can Reveal a Lot About Your Personality

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[@Psych2go]

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[@Cherish_Love]

How was this 5 months ago?!?!?!?!?!

[@Psych2go]

time travelled!

[@Beantus]

​@Psych2go, you did it. You made a time travelling machine. Where did you put it?

[@IAmAnAdowablePanto2190]

It's just one dot. How the hell is it an internet unwritten joke? You must spent too much time on the Internet, you chronically online hypocritical bastards.

[@Mershmall0w]

6 moths and 3 weeks 😮

[@outcast4087]

I type as if I'm writing a book, so I do my best to be as grammatically correct as possible.

[@OneProVK]

I DON'T TRUST YOU

[@Nicholas-I]

​@@OneProVKstraight to the point 😂😂

[@OneProVK]

@@Nicholas-I yeah

[@SheWhoDoesntExist]

Same man 😭

[@gotohell9338]

We need more people like you; I'm tired of having to correct people's comments and replies in my mind.

[@terryloveslove]

A girl asked me why I end my texts with a period. She said it creeped her out. 💀 Lmaooo

[@surg9029]

Run away as fast as you can

[@rayrayimpact]

Sounds like she’s the problem.

[@Foxpug]

Find her house.

[@JENNerationX]

It creeped her out because she wasn’t taught proper grammar. Period.😂

[@legitimatefbr9714]

Ik a guy who sends five texts a month and each text is super formal

[@gawd.]

I change the way i text based on the person im texting, so uh..all of them 💀

[@BasicallyAPerson]

Nah but same 💀

[@kenbatirchan4948]

same-

[@yuugihasgalaxy]

Uh yeah 😂since I'm using emojis a lot to make others understand my intentions better...still it depends on who I text 😅

[@sundaystorms5171]

SAMEEEE Me to my friend: “my brother is soo annoying omfg he won’t stop yapping 😭💀 “ Me to my aunt:” (brothers name) is acting a little bit naughty these days. 😅 I will make sure to talk to him more. ☺️” Me to my friend: “omggg tysmm 💅🏼 it means a lot” Me to my aunt: “Woww, thank you so so much! I really like it! 💓”

[@Alfshihtzu]

SAME

[@hazbinotakusimp2182]

I use "lol" as a period to seem more lighthearted, sometimes I do it without even thinking lol

[@Telesto_Timelost]

Lmao Makes sense lol i can relate (I js used lol as a dot lol)

[@oztippetarius]

I use grammar because I see it as a sign of respect towards myself and the person I'm talking too. I only leave off periods when I'm talking with the people closest to me and I'm busy or distracted.

[@PercysADHD_KloeyMatthews]

I'm so, so sorry but it's "to", not "too".

[@kesfetimbozulmus]

Yeah, I do the same. But usually when I'm explaining something seriously, and I use periods so rare 'cause I want my texts to be equal the way I talk usually, which is sincere and friendly.

[@Lu_ni_co]

⁠@@PercysADHD_KloeyMatthews hello fellow Pjo fan, you’re the third one that I saw today 😊

[@PercysADHD_KloeyMatthews]

@@Lu_ni_co Haha, we seem to be everywhere. 😂 I love this community.

[@seaweedbrain2933]

​@@Lu_ni_co Yooo!

[@user-eg8sk6xg9z]

I always try to write correctly with all the proper punctuation, grammar etc, because I feel like everyone can understand perfect text rather than just some people understanding the abbreviated words and short messages.

[@Rose-ze7sr]

For real

[@seaweedbrain2933]

Yeah. My friends often use abbreviations that I don't get. I prefer to write correctly, doesn't cause confusion.

[@AjharHussain-tr2ir]

For me, it depends on the mood, tho adding comma (,) is always essential when necessary Sometimes i would be writing normal sentences and somehow get to the point of using slangs

[@waffleaffle231]

I use proper grammar a lot of the time, but I rarely end sentences with periods unless they're part of a paragraph. I use common abbreviations sometimes too (like lol), and if someone doesn't know what they mean I'm happy to tell them :) (I do use completely correct punctuation in emails and other writing methods though)

[@yohancalixbalasbas876]

Sorry if I am such a perfectionist that I conclude periods and other expressing symbols at the end of my texts.

[@Riddle_Me_This_One]

Suspicious.. i dont trust you

[@chaeryyoo]

I DONT TRUST YOUUUUU

[@tadashiesparkle1820]

​@@Riddle_Me_This_One alright stop

[@Riddle_Me_This_One]

@@tadashiesparkle1820 ☹️

[@dnl75]

Nah, bro, you sound like a petty person who just wants to be something more than he already is. "Sorry if I'm a perfectionist 🙄🙄" - go touch grass or smth.

[@HarmonyMoonbeam024]

I’m an amateur writer, so I tend to use perfect grammar a lot. I don’t usually put periods at the end of a sentence if it’s the last sentence in the text, but I do use commas, hyphens, parentheses, and quotation marks a lot. It’s just easier to read that way tbh. I also sometimes use reaction images instead of emojis. You can turn just about any screenshot of a goofy face into the perfect reaction image with the right caption lol. My favorite one I have is of InTheLittleWood making a face that looks like a cross between these emojis 😳🤨 and I have it captioned “Bro, wut-“ It’s freaking hilarious 😂

[@KaeruuTv]

i found you here too huh

[@HarmonyMoonbeam024]

@@KaeruuTv Oh, I’m apparently EVERYWHERE nowadays 😂 Don’t mind me, just doing my daily rounds as the new internet gremlin lol (at least on the PG side of YT. I’ll sit on the fence, and sometimes even cross into the PG-13 area every now and then since most of the time, I’m able to just filter out any swearing I hear, but I never leave the boundaries I set for myself. Keepin’ it PEEGEEEEEEE for as long as I can :D)

[@Z0neXDthebest]

“Martyn, why is the caption in that image “bro wAHAt?”

[@Learningisfun373]

I do the perfect grammar!😅I don’t put full stops at the end of my sentence, but I put other punctuation, such as commas, in it!😅❤❤❤

[@bipulgamer07]

I text in the exact same way

[@Learningisfun373]

Yeah, it’s because we care about our scores on tests at school! ♥️

[@bipulgamer07]

@@Learningisfun373 I sure do! It was sadly my last year in school though :'(

[@Learningisfun373]

Oh! 😢

[@IAmAnAdowablePanto2190]

That's good. Now that Psych2Go started a brand new controversy, I think kids, men, and women are gonna fight because dramatic ahh WOMEN disapprove good grammar, for no damn reason. It's JUST grammar, WOMEN!!

[@fulicious2991]

I really switch between both as necessary 😂 In a casual conversation, emoting more with less perfect grammar really makes your text seem more relaxed and friendly

[@finn_20]

Periods at the end of a text are also often associated with you being mad at someone. Especially with texts from parents and partners. Good morning vs good morning. or I need you to come home vs I need you to come home. It’s really subtle, but I’ve learned that it’s typically taken as the person being mad or upset about something. An exclamation mark or question mark is taken as the punctuation is meant to indicate: excitement or curiosity. But for some reason, periods are seen as a sign of being upset or as passive aggressiveness about something bothering the texter.

[@sarahar616]

Pls lern mi 😂😂😂.. No really! 😅

[@Social_Chameleon]

So this whole time I’ve been texting my friends and family and they all thought I was upset with them? I thought that adding extra punctuation, as well as the period, was a way of showing politeness and investment, since I’m taking the extra time to correct my grammar. I never noticed that it would set a completely different tone to the conversation. Thank you for teaching me this. I’ll try to remember to use less period marks at the end of my texts, starting now

[@sarahar616]

Suddenly im craving salt ☮️😎

[@finn_20]

@@Social_Chameleon Not everyone sees it as a bad thing. If they did, I would think they’d eventually talk to you. People usually pick up on the fact that you do it with every text, meaning it should’ve become just part of your texting style. It’s normally more like if you don’t typically use periods in your texts and then suddenly you do for a few texts. That’s when some people might start to worry that they did something to upset you.

[@surg9029]

Reading things into grammar and punctuation is over thinking it. It’s often related to age with older people being more formal in their writing style because that’s how they were brought up and how they’ve always done things.

[@RainbowAmy42]

It doesn't come across as insincere to me, it comes across as ANGRY

[@rubylove1474]

I mean... if it's like one word that would make sense, but does it still come across that way if it's like a paragraph?

[@RainbowAmy42]

​@@rubylove1474Still seems kinda angry

[@sundaystorms5171]

Rude.

[@RainbowAmy42]

@@sundaystorms5171 Exactly.

[@Moriya_Lifshits]

I mostly use correct grammar, but I don't put a dot at the end of the message, because it makes it seem cold, distant, and even angry😅

[@Mello-td6vt]

same here!!

[@premamuthukumar5352]

Yes!! Exactly this

[@AsherTCO]

This

[@seaweedbrain2933]

I prefer using it. Sometimes people misunderstand me but that's just overthinking into punctuation.

[@twistedwonderland1043]

Same, honestly. I like to come off as respectful but not cold or distant. (Does not apply to comments. I use periods in comments 😅)

[@outcast4087]

I type as if I'm writing a book, so I do my best to be as grammatically correct as possible. And if I find a mistake later, I edit it.

[@ToriMui]

I type as if I'm writing a book, so I do my best to be as grammatically correct as possible.

[@itzraintoggle6947]

A mix of perfect grammar and emoji :D Mostly emoji though, I don't always end with a period unless I'm being serious (which is pretty rare)

[@user-iz3bs6ov3g]

My mom is definitely serious when she says "Come down stairs, Now."

[@joeymoongamoonga]

So me finishing a sentence and adding punctuation marks makes me untrustworthy?

[@BobBloxer]

For me, the bigger difference is when someone suddenly uses periods, and suddenly stops later. Why is it that suddenly after 3 years they use them for 1 hour?

[@Saxophonin]

Having a full stop at the end is just passive aggressive.

[@MufflesTheGerbil]

*"Ok."*

[@Saxophonin]

@@MufflesTheGerbil exactly!!

[@binxandfriendsundersister9269]

What? That makes no sense.

[@Saxophonin]

@@binxandfriendsundersister9269 Yes it does.

[@gregoryfriston7091]

​@@MufflesTheGerbil that'd look fine once it didn't have the inverted commas around it.

[@butterraccoon8296]

I know periods are grammar, but some people use it as a way of saying, "I'm upset, I'm depressed, or I'm done with life right now " so I use that to know how to communicate to the person when they aren't at their best

[@viiiRA_]

I text like I'm writing a formal business letter, or a novel; however, if we are intimate enough, I may include singular emoji.

[@kristenmgr]

I do the perfect grammar. lol

[@thegamersoftilbilly]

The funny thing is, I write books so I know grammar well, and when I’m upset or mad, I subconsciously type very grammatically correct. I’ve had a few people in my friend groups pick up on this and they usually ask if I’m okay when realizing I’m using proper grammar.

[@Cosmicality15]

The way I text changes depending on the person + my mood + the time of day + the year + my thoughts + my feelings.

[@be3tle-wingz]

Lol the craziest ppl i know are so formal and kind in texts and online

[@Minipifi4]

I think punctuation and grammar shows that you care enough about the recipient to be neat. And sober.

[@ihzee1831]

Suddenly, I regret being good at grammar Edit: Had to remove the "." at the end of the sentence

[@MistaCen]

Such poor grammar. Ending a sentence without a period at the end. Tsk tsk tsk

[@ihzee1831]

​​@@MistaCen I didn't wanna come off as untrustworthy 😢 "A small price to pay for salvation"

[@Hahshdhbcbcyoutube]

​@@MistaCenadding a period at the end of a sentence is not part of grammar

[@user-eg8sk6xg9z]

​@@Hahshdhbcbcyoutube Yes, periods, exclamation marks and question marks are examples of punctuation, not grammar.

[@ardidsonriente2223]

@@MistaCen Someone has to be really stupid to think a correct period at the end of the phrase makes you deserving less trust. So you only come off as untrustworthy to stupid people. Don't dance to their song.

[@sanstheanimator1964]

I often add "lol" or "lmao" so my text wouldn't end up being too serious or seemed like i'm angry lol

[@JhaneTheLady]

Ummmm…. It’s called punctuation, that’s going to help me say what I mean in the way I intended.

[@gelidgenteel]

the way so many people get upset over this is really funny. yeah, definitely shouldnt trust them if they get this angry over a KZbin short lol

[@tecko4519]

I usually try my best to be grammatically accurate, but I also usually skip periods in my text unless it's a formal kind of message

[@ch3ck_mat3]

I always type grammatically correct, and my friends always read me as being passive-aggressive. This is why I have adapted to using emojis after my sentences to get my meaning across correctly without sounding rude while doing it.

[@Learningisfun373]

Cool!i❤

[@Learningisfun373]

I love Pysch2Go!❤❤❤

[@JENNerationX]

Not me being a villain with proper grammar!😂

[@Panconqueso7830]

spooki 0_0

[@justmebowly]

I always add periods atvthe end of my sentences, because of my Ocd. In 2020 I was scared of what people might think of me, but now, nobody questions it anymore :3.

[@user-by9lg6tu2z]

I always put "lol" or "XD" at the end of messages to lighten the tone even if it's not needed

[@IceyYOUhehe]

"Ok, have a good day my friend 👌🏻😄" *"F*ck i hate this guy!"* I imagine this now 😭

[@animationwriter]

Lol, the perfect grammar got me! I immediately remembered how when I text with my mum its like writing and reading unknown codes xd

[@Binkus_.]

I’m glad I’m not alone and that other people also use correct grammar when typing online.

[@ML-jd5hz]

Awwww Missed your voice!

[@elizabethgalicia6069]

The “cereal is not a soup🙂” just looks like sarcasm

[@EllePhoenixMC]

Now I'm self conscious about my texts.

[@louis6837]

This explains so much. I’m neurodivergent and try to get my point across PERFECTLY in whatever way I can, so I try to use perfect grammar. I was bullied horrifically all throughout school, and even in the workplace as an adult during my second job. Texting this way is just a habit for me now though. 😞

[@accounts128]

The :3 says all that you need to know about me

[@gl1tchp0t44]

i got so used to typing in lowercase that i even remove the uppercase thingy before typing

[@Viper316RKO1]

You sound amazing!!! Always love you and your music!!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@pinklemonade7175]

I just like being grammatically correct and not abbreviating.

[@frog_child]

emojis r actually my fav thing idk what i would do without them 😚

[@ToasttedBreadd]

I usually type with perfect grammar. But when I'm talking casually, I'll type differently.

[@uzurismess2128]

I do all of these texting things and it’s kinda cool to learn about.

[@freconsbo]

Oh, I do both. I always use emoji to show my feelings when I write it. 😅 But try to use good, even if not perfect grammar all the time. 🤔 Because if I don't do that, people tend to get the wrong idea of what I meant (linguistic differences and all). 😌

[@DelphiBellatrixRiddle]

I text with proper grammar except the last sentence where I'll leave the period away

[@francesengland79]

I do the perfect grammar. Even when I try to be cool with the vibe of whatever chat I’m in, it will eat away at my soul to intentionally use improper punctuation.

[@LotusMouse]

I was once writing a fantasy book about red pandas, and my friend put it though grammarly, and it had about 150 suggestions. I listened to none of them, in my opinion, I have perfect grammar (practically) and if something seems like it’s off, it’s actually crafted though minutes of my sweat and tears.

[@suntailu88]

Woah man, I feel the exact opposite on that last one sometimes, holy crap.

[@clariathacat5104]

No punctuation: Lets eat grandma Punctuation: Let’s eat, grandma!

[@TL_Leo]

Wow! I never knew this, thank you for teaching me.

[@A_vase]

I’ve recently started to write books privately in my phone, so I think commenting with at least some grammar would improve my writing! But with personal experiences I’ve never wrote a period at the end of a text or anything of that sorts (apart from my book of course) I always thought the period at the end of a text message were unnecessary (since I type so slow I try not to waste too much time with punctuation or grammar) I FELT SO FREE DOING THAT😍😍

[@ohokay4663]

The period at the end of the text comes off as Intimidating apparently, which is actually super interesting when you look into it

[@arrgg.im.a.pirate]

i usually don't really care about grammar, spelling, and punctuation. but when i'm typing a longer paragraph like this one it really comes in handy so people don't get lost lol. if i wasn't using and punctuation at all it would be so easy to get lost or no understand anything

[@Cherry_bomb437]

Periods at the end of sentences always make me think they're mad

[@Sealify.]

I use perfect grammar and I’ve not skipped on the chance to use a period or anything of the sort.

[@Opinety]

Like the difference between “oh! 😟” and “Oh.” ARE CRAZY.

[@_Lem0nade]

I use smiley faces and emojis most of the time so people know what I’m trying to express and won’t get the wrong idea

[@Kitsune928]

Well now I guess I know why I've made multiple people scared or uncomfortable before...

[@doodledogdrawings]

I always use perfect commas and spelling in my texts, but I don’t add periods to the end because sometimes whenever people do that with me I feel like they’re pissed. I do use lol a lot and this smiley face ◡̈

[@dragodragon6184]

I developed a habit of texting with perfect grammar exactly one exception. The last sentence in a text does not get a period. I just like to use periods and commas to have separate ideas without having it feel messy.

[@shinigamik3027]

I like to use a ton of emojis and stuff so I come off as more fun- it’s better than being seen as stiff like irl 💀

[@wowimprettybored]

i literally text in all lowercase with quite a bit of spelling mistakes lol but i think it makes texts more friendly and chill :) periods and perfect grammar in texts scare me 😅

[@grubasekpl9254]

2,015... Who types a year like THAT

[@Duolingo_Victim]

I try to use sophisticated and complicated Word’s when Im texting, i really like having a Big Word collection and i like it even more when im a dry texter with No emojis

[@celestabelleabethabelle7551]

Full stops always make it feel a bit snappy and serious, so I usually use exclamation marks!

[@JoshtheOverlander]

I use emotes, but mainly XD and TTwTT The first is usually to convey when I'm excited or to ensure others know when I'm joking, because tone isn't always very easy to reas through text. As for grammar and such, I try to maintain good grammar and spelling because at times even the slightest mistake can change the meaning of your message

[@user-gb4pm9nk6x]

I always text like this ... With ... At the end of smt ... 💀

[@kazuu_44]

periods do often come across as more serious, or some times passive aggressive/sarcastic in my experience lol

[@ShutmeowUp]

Nawh ending with a periodt means I need to lock in, 'Cause that would mean the other person I talk to is probably serious so I immediately go professional mode

[@user-uu9sk2kz1o]

I uses a blend of cute,lil bit of grammar,and emoje

[@rsoeykitkat]

I usually have good grammar, and I always try to make my sentences look exactly how I mean for them, and most of the time I'll replace "you" with "u" in regular conversation

[@unnecessarily_formal_guy]

I use the perfect grammar as well, although I don't usually use a period if it's the last sentence of my text. It's just easier to understand, and I find it difficult to understand those who don't. However, I also use the emojis. I use them purely because it's a good tone tag substitute that helps make the message feel less aggressive.

[@mr.ptolemy8947]

*Spends 12 years getting correct grammar drilled into my brain* Randos on the internet: "lol, you did it rong."

[@Stain73]

I usually adapt the texting style, the person I chat with uses.

[@Dog67621]

wow i didnt know there was so much thought into texting awesome sauce

[@g0r3_8unn11]

I don’t use emojis but I do use little emoticons as tonal indicators usually- I also tend to use ‘-‘ a lot, because I’m loathe to use full stops unless it really is the end of my text, as they seem pretty final and abrupt, and I don’t want to seem mean or something lmao-

[@filibberblubberblab]

my friend used to type like a parent, so we all convinced him to talk normally, and thank god he doesn’t sound like a teacher’s email anymore 💀

[@maskarade4539]

With me, the closer me and the person I'm texting are, the more imperfect my grammar gets I see not having to spell perfectly as a way to show I let down my guard with them ^^

[@SimonSays-5566]

I type as grammatically correct as possible. When typing comments, I don’t most of the time. It’s an involuntary action I do, I literally can’t stop.

[@carafurry7862]

I friggin love full stops....

[@Ketsui.]

Usually I have pretty decent punctuation and grammar in texting, but will only type periods if I have more than one sentence in same message. My thought process is that the end of the message already marks the end of the sentence well enough for texting lol

[@BelugafrogFrog]

Me in real life : •_0 Me in text : 🗿

[@seaweedbrain2933]

Yes!

[@Amorke_NPC]

Depending on the person I change my way of writing, normally when an online friend introduces me to a friend of theirs, I usually use perfect grammar, then I soon change to my normal self. Sometimes I change out of nowhere, I can be talking to you in the most informal way possible and from one second to the next I will become an old book lol, friends of mine have told me several times that my perfect grammar sometimes scares them, it's hilarious.

[@RealCawt]

honestly,i used to think using perfect grammar while just typin was kinda weird but now i started doing it and suddenly it feels just like ones without grammar.

[@UR2SL0W]

i literally only ever use commas when it feels necessary but usually i just use text breaks i type too fast to use correct grammar

[@M_ldyCheese]

It really depends on who I'm texting or really just the context of the "typing situation." I'm mostly formal with my mom but I do throw in the occasional silly word to ease up the formality. I'll type with loads of emojis/emoticons and even typos with people I feel more at ease with; and I type like I'm writing an essay with people I feel more unease with. Idk, it just depends on the situation 🤷‍♂️

[@artvulture456]

Periods imply assertiveness or even aggression

[@geospider]

aww I feel so bad for that little period guy

[@theseus5303]

I usually use grammar in my texts, although it is rarely perfect, but I do like to try to be as accurate as possible. I usually don’t use full stops unless the sentences are within one message, otherwise I just send the message and then write out another one instead of using a full stop

[@StellaRoseTea]

I use emojis and try to be very expressive in texting because I want to let others know I car, when people just say "ok" or "k" it just feels like no cares and I get sad. I don't want others to feel the same way so I try.

[@LilyTheCuteKitty432]

And that is why I do not use full stops online.

[@HappilyAnonymousGirl]

I like to think I’m setting a good example by using proper grammar all the time, but I know it’s really because I just can’t stop myself.