EMOTICONS : )  

Emoticons are acronyms and symbols that stand in place of words and/or body language. They are commonly used in email and online chat. They are abbreviated forms of communication. This is a short list of the main ones you will see used.
SMILEYS
ACRONYMS
ABBREVIATIONS

: )

: (

: D

; (

smile, happy

sad, unhappy

laughing

crying

BTW

IMHO

FYI

CUL

by the way

in my humble opinion
= I think

for your information

see you later

4

U

UR

for

you

your

FOR EXAMPLE: If I say to you,
I got my exam results today : )

You immediately know I am happy about my results. I must have done well.

Can you read this email message?

Hi Junko

You said u don't like learning Russian ; (

IMHO learning a language is a challenging experience. Sometimes it's fun, sometimes it's frustrating or plain upsetting. U just have to keep working at it. Hard work brings rewards. Don't despair.

BTW did u ring Barry? He's got some news : )

CUL

Lyn : )

There are other sites where you can learn more about emoticons. Try these:

Smileys and emoticons

Smiley Dictionary

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