I don't know about you but I am scrambling to understand all the acronyms that have been popping up in text messages lately.  Apparently I'm not the only one who can't tell whether I should be concerned about whether NSFW is a good thing or a bad thing.  In a recent Wall Street Journal article, Stephanie Raposo wrote of the confusion that many people feel when they receive a text message that doesn't even resemble English, or any other language for that matter.  Texting has always been a shorter, quicker way of communicating than email, so it's natural that those who text would want to cut corners so they don't have to type in so many letters. 

So how important is it for business owners to be savvy about the acronyms of text messaging.  Before you respond, think about it this way.  If you aren't up to date on the most current communication media, you might be inadvertently sending the message that your business is not keeping up with the times.  And that's not a good thing.  As it turns out, there are some sites that can help you make a quick translation of those weird acronyms you're seeing.  The next time you get a message that warns NSFW, go to NetLingo.com or UrbanDictionary.com and you'll find out that the message you've just received is "not safe for work."  Oops!  Delete!  As you can see, taking the time to learn this new language is definitely not a WOMBAT.   Here are a few acronyms to get started. 

• UG2BK . . . . . . . You got to be kidding
• GBTW. . . . . . . . Get back to work
• NMP . . . . . . . . . Not my problem
• GFTD. . . . . . . . .Gone for the day
• FYEO. . . . . . . . . For your eyes only
• BI5 . . . . . . . . . .  Back in five minutes
• DEGT . . . . . . . . Don’t even go there
• BIL . . . . . . . . . . .Boss is listening
• KUTGW. .  . . . . Keep up the good work
• CID . . . . . . . . . . Consider it done