Do you use acronyms or abbreviations in business email?

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Do you use acronyms or abbreviations in business email?

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The other day, we learned chat acronyms, and I wanted know if they use it very much.
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Oh yes, I use them on a regular basis.
BTW By The Way
FYI For Your Information
HTH Hope That Helps
LMK Let Me Know
TED Tell, Explain, Describe
TYT Take Your Time

That is only half of them.
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A sequence of capitalized letters typically suggest, often without the use of intervals, to a reader that it is an acronym. If you're very worried, make sure that the full name of the agency is introduced along with the first use of the acronym.

"The Department of Defense public relations office has been quiet about the war crimes allegations. DoD has never been quiet about anything. They must have gotten themselves a better lawyer."
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Thank you for your recommendations, now they are also interested in this topic.
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I find it rude or sloppy when I get a business e-mail filled with these shorthands, YKWIM? It's ABTM.

On the other hand, there are certain abbreviations and acronyms that it is reasonable to assume everyone knows, e.g., MBA, USA, NASA, UN, and IRS (in the US). Also, within a specific profession there are additional ones that you can assume professional knows, e.g., EFL. Beyond that, follow Ragnorrk's advice.
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Thank you, I will definitely try to use this
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I only use abbreviations in my personal documents, as for important documents, I will write them in full.
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Chat acronyms are commonly used in online and text-based communication, especially among younger generations and in informal contexts. These acronyms are convenient for quick and efficient messaging, as they allow people to convey emotions, reactions, or common phrases succinctly.
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