Thanks for this David. I would just add that X = a kiss too. And thanks Leonie for the link - just had a look...
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To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 8:01 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: An observation and a curiosity
This subject came up a few years ago.I have found a stored file on the subject but cannot recall the originator -here goes! :-x = a kiss (H) = a hug ((H)) = a big hug :-X = a huge sloppy kiss! but it can also mean My lips are sealed so be careful with this one. :-# = my lips are sealed :-C = I am really cheesed off :-/ = I'm sceptical :*) = I'm tiddley (:-... = I am heartbroken David W Wood GUILDFORD PHYSIOTHERAPY AND SPORTS CLINIC MATTHEWS HOUSE 85 EPSOM ROAD GUILDFORD SURREY GU1 3PA T: 01483 575876 (APPOINTMENTS) 302691 (ALL OTHER INQUIRIES/FAX) E: reception@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx W: http://tinyurl.com/5wptcp ____________________ DISCLAIMER The information contained in this e-mail is strictly confidential and isintended solely for the individual/s to whom it is addressed. If you are notthe intended recipient or have received this e-mail in error please delete it immediately. 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Delivery and Expense charges are excluded unless otherwise stated. -----Original Message-----From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf OfAmro Bilal Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 7:45 PM To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: An observation and a curiosity Winking at you, Trace! ;) Many people, if not most, don't really bother with the "-" signs in smiley faces any more. Quicker to type them up that way. Have you tried pressing number 1 twice when you're typing a text message on your Nokia phone and while predictive mode is on? Smileys that are used in emails and instant messaging etc are used in text messages too. A couple more of frequently used smiley faces: :p smiley with tongue out :D open mouth smiley; same as LOL I suppose. Oh yeah, spelling out LOL would look really cool :P Cheers, Amro----- Original Message ----- From: Spring.flower <mailto:spring.flower@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 6:21 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: An observation and a curiosity Hi Amro, OK, I can do the smily faces and the sad faces, :-) etc but what's the sign for a wink please? I also use LOL a lot but I too have noticed that some people on some lists, usually for the blind spell out the words, sometimes with a * in front and behind. Interesting topic actually!! Trace----- Original Message ----- From: Amro Bilal <mailto:amro_bilal@xxxxxxx>To: Access-UK <mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 9:24 PM Subject: [access-uk] An observation and a curiosity Hi all, This might be OT, not really sure but here goes. I noticed on this list that people don't use smileys andwinks such as :) ;) etc. People rather write smile, wink and what have you. I've never come across this practise on any other emailing list or internet forum. It struck me that even literate computer users on this list do that. So I wander, is there a reason for this practise? Do Braille users find winksigns confusing for instance? Excuse my ignorance, but I rely on my screenreader's speech output and I've never had any problems with reading winks. Istarted doing what everyone else does on this list and the Jaws list but never asked why! If there's a good reason behind this I'd be glad to learn it. If there isn't, then IMHO this is a bad habit. What applies to other internet forums I believe should apply here too unless there's a justification for doing otherwise. Am I being pedantic? Would love to here other people opinions! Cheers, Amro ________________________________ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.9.1/1781 - Release Date: 11/11/2008 08:59 -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. 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