Contemporary teen texting follow specific unwritten social norms:
: Terms like "bet" (agreement), "no cap" (truthfulness), "bruh" (friend), and "gas" (something cool) are common. "no cap" (truthfulness)
: Large blocks of text are generally avoided in favor of short, rapid-fire messages. "sooooo") for emphasis.
: Typing in all lowercase is preferred; using proper capitalization or ending sentences with periods can be perceived as aggressive or overly formal. "no cap" (truthfulness)
: Words are often misspelled or letters are repeated (e.g., "sooooo") for emphasis.