I’ll admit it: I’m an acronym addict. Despite repeatedly promising myself to cut back on using them in messages, I find myself slipping these convenient shortcuts into conversations time and time again.
My Go-To Acronyms
- LGTM – Looks good to me
- ICYMI – In case you missed it
- HTH – Hope this helps
- AFAIK – As far as I know
- PTAL – Please take a look
- Iff – If and only iff
- FWIW – For what it’s worth
The Price of My Acronym Obsession
My frequent use of acronyms has naturally become a source of amusement for my colleagues. The best joke came in the form of this gem:
AHtGLA – Always Have to Google Lothar’s Acronyms
Well played, team. Well played.
The Learning Never Stops
I’m constantly encountering new ones, this exchange caught me off guard:
Me: “bau topic ?”
Them: “Business as usual”
The acronym world is vast, and there’s always something new to learn!
Your Turn
What are your favorite acronyms? Are you a fellow acronym enthusiast, or do you prefer spelling everything out? Drop a comment below – I’d love to expand my collection!
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P.S. – If you ever receive a message from me and find yourself puzzled by an unfamiliar acronym, don’t hesitate to ask. I promise to spell it out… YMMV (Your Mileage May Vary)
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