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This. Is. Serious. Adding Extra Periods to Your Texts Makes Them Seem More Intense
February 19, 2025
BINGHAMTON, New York, Feb. 19 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:

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This. Is. Serious. Adding extra periods to your texts makes them seem more intense

'Textisms' provide meaning in the absence of physical gestures, facial expressions

By John Brhel

What would you think if you received this text message?

"Buy some milk"

Pretty straightforward. Nothing to bat an eye at. . . .

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