Abbreviations make your messages seem less sincere

Whether it’s a thumbs-up, a smiley face or even a simple letter ‘K’ (which means ‘OK’ if you don’t have teens!) I’ve realised over the past few years that most of my communication has boiled down into

Trying to talk to someone fixated on their phone is such a universal experience, there’s a name for it: phubbing, short for “phone snubbing,” or ignoring someone in favor of a phone. “Everyone hates i

What to do if it feels like you’re getting mixed signals from a friend who is either unresponsive, or extremely slow to reply, to your messages

When it comes to forms of communication, mastering the acronyms LOL and ROFL is one thing, says our columnist, but keeping up with emojis is a whole new ball game…

Research reveals there’s a gap between how ‘liked’ you think you are and how much your friends, colleagues and acquaintances really do enjoy your company. Acting health editor Chloe Gray reports on how to bridge it

It’s party season – whether it’s your work summer do, a wedding, end-of-term socials for your kids, or just a barbecue with friends. There’s a lot of mixing, mingling and making small talk in this glo