I never realized that I talked a lot with smilies until a friend messaged me…. ‘ Why do you end everything with a :-)?” I was caught off-guard because it isn’t the kind of thing that you take notice of, you see. And my answer is simple, “That’s because whenever I am smiling, I type :-) and if I am not, then I end it just like that. That’s when I am serious.” I’m not lying….it’s seriously why I use the smilies. I smile, and my sentences smile with me….talk about writing like you’re talking. I walk my talk. :-) (yes, yes…I AM smiling)
Her question bored into my skull for a while because I remember using :-) in some emails and posts, not because I was smiling, but to let the other person know I write in jest. And it makes a world of difference! Here….let me compare some of them with you.
F**K Off!!!!!!!
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F**K Off!!!!!!! :-D
You’re a moron, you know
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You’re a moron, you know. :-)
Bitch-slapping is not allowed in this forum
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Bitch-slapping is not allowed in this forum ;-)
How many times do I have to remind you about the payment?
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How many times do I have to remind you about the payment? :-))))
Get lost
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Get lost :-)
Behave yourself. Be nice
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Behave yourself. Be nice. :-P
With smilies, you can also save a conversation or hold your poise on the fence by taking the edge off of whatever you’re saying using abbreviated words.
I hate you, sometimes
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I hate you, sometimes. LOL!
Don’t be an ass
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Don’t’ be an ass. ROFL!
Your work isn’t exactly what the client is looking for
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Your work isn’t exactly what the client is looking for *shrugging*
(but in actual fact, what you’re trying to say is that the work sucks, no wonder)
You’re talking with your other end, izzit?
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You’re talking with your other end, izzit? HAHHAHAHA!!
See? Shouldn't we be worshiping Smilies?
I have been doing this pose, part of Cosmic Dance (a type of yoga, I am assuming), called Stargazer pose without knowing it is called Stargazer's pose a lot in the past. You see, sometimes, I don't follow the rules and come up with my own stretches and poses. It is fun. I have on some music, nice, soothing music or just anything I can click on. Then I go with the flow, letting my hair down. Just moving to the music...and that is when I come up with the above Stargazer's pose. This pose really stretches your sides. Keep your eyes on the outstretched hand if you are keeping it pointed to the top, as if you are waving or connecting to a higher energy from the Universe. Your arms will ache a little but hey, toned arms, here you come! :-) For those who want a bigger stretch, it is safe to slowly and gently move the lifted hand towards your back...don't overdo it, listen to your body's complaints and respect it. You don't have to prove anything to anyone, reme
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