Recent news reported a more recent phenomenon known to exist: there is a discrepancy in the use of text messaging between younger and older cell phone owners. Reports vary but indications are those 12 to 30 years represent 80% of the use of text messaging. Due to the instantaneous nature of SMS and keyboards and small screens on mobile phones, all a language that has developed around text messaging. For mobile phone owners who do not use text messaging, the intricacies of this language can make messages almost incomprehensible. This language is abbreviated for speed and ease of use. It is a phonetic language and not only that the letters or numbers can stand for whole words as "Y" for "why" or "8" for "eat." The vowels can be omitted to further reduce keystrokes, such as "btwn" for "between" and capitalization and punctuation are rare. Acronyms are used for whole phrases and sentences as "ADBB" by "any fact, goodbye, goodbye." The symbols are also common in the language of text messaging. Nonverbal communication such as facial expression and tone of voice have been said to convey more meaning than the same words in a spoken message. In any form of written communication of what is missing. This is especially true of text messaging. Whether the phrase "thts gr8t" (very good), expressing something positive or sarcastic is important in communication. Text messaging lets users create "emoticons" or "emoticons" to add your comment. For example, "thts gr8t:)" would give a positive statement when you type "thts gr8t" would indicate a cry of emotion. Due to the uniqueness of the communication, those who do not use the messages on their cell phones are at a loss then to understand or communicate text messages in the language: the language of their children, grandchildren, younger colleagues and many others. Of course, know the language of those with whom there is a need to communicate is a huge advantage. Text messaging with a cell phone can offer other benefits than non-users might want to consider as well. Text messaging is cheaper than the talk time and allows users to communicate basic messages, without incurring unnecessary costs. Text messages can also be a great way to be accessible without creating a disturbance. Obviously, when you take a cell phone call at a meeting or in a crowded area are very concerned about the call is made and continues a conversation. With text messaging and others rarely are conscious that even the interrupt occurred. Another advantage of text messaging, voice calls may be the ease of communication by cell phone with a person who is hearing impaired. There are a number of ways to dive into the world of text messages to cell phones. One approach used by many parents is to see a child who is a regular user of text messages. However, for those of their own efforts to consult many resources. Online, netlingo. com and Webopedia. com provide references to help mobile phone owners in learning the vocabulary of text messaging. Another site, lingo2word. com offers a translator to help cell phone owners in the composition of a text or translating a text message received in plain English. Other sites may help you to send SMS in other languages such as Transclick. com, which, for a fee, will translate text messages in real time. A visit to the local bookstore or Amazon. com will also unveil a series of reference books that can be very valuable for beginners. Although the use of text messaging can be a challenge for those who are not accustomed to what at first glance appears to be an impersonal method of communication or who may simply be a foreign concept or unnecessary. However, the learning and use of text messages that can open the doors of communication to a wide audience as learning a second language.

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