Some frequently used terms on net:
'H&K to QT' is new chat lingo New terms of communication have evolved on the net, courtesy networking sites like Facebook and Orkut . Netizens coin their own terms of communication in order to make conversations shorter and crisper. But with so much evolution in technology; it's really hard to keep pace with lingo that's constantly changing. BRB (be right back), ASL (age, sex, location) and LOL (laugh out loud) are outdated abbreviations now. The new short forms that are in these days are QT (cutie), IM (instant message), H&K (hugs and kisses) etc For instance, while chatting if you receive this symbol - ‘:p' don't get astounded as it signifies the act of sticking your tongue out and is meant to be a sign of affection. Such symbols are popular because they add colour to the communication process says Roma Gill, a BPO employee. She admits that earlier these terms sounded strange to her but eventually she became acquainted with them. "If we ap...