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This is a 2-in-1 question, I suppose. I type the way I do. I’ve always typed this way, but I’ve noticed when interacting with people (not on here) that people always think I’m far older than 19. They think I’m in my forties or fifties.

Also, I tend to type using full stops, which people may think are rude. When I’m typing a full sentence, though, I end it with a period. If I say, “He’s being an asshole,” (with a period), I mean that as a fact, not out of anger. It just happens to be ended with a period since it’s a sentence.

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[–] originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com 34 points 21 hours ago (7 children)

no offense, but mature people wouldnt ask this question. its attention-seeking behavior often found in children.

[–] untorquer@lemmy.world 5 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago)

What does this have to do with maturity? The post didn't even seem like it came from insecurity, merely curiosity.

There's a linguistic shift happening where people tend to not use periods in short form communications (sms, dms, etc..). So older people who may not be as plugged in to the youth culture sill use them. So it only makes sense someone would be seen as older if they did.

E: avoiding certain wording. Nothing substantive.

[–] False@lemmy.world 12 points 20 hours ago (1 children)
[–] brygphilomena@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 19 hours ago

I think it's trying to understand society and his place in it. These aren't bad questions. At a certain point you rather know where you fit and other people be damned. But at 19, your trying to understand how other people think still. You have your own thought process and are still getting used to other adults not processing information the way you do.

[–] Jarix@lemmy.world 3 points 15 hours ago

What an insensitive take

[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 1 points 13 hours ago

I'll say that, and I'll know from the downvotes just who needed to hear it.

[–] CatDemons4@lemmings.world 7 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago) (2 children)

Oh? Thanks for your input. Well, I’m a mere 19 year old.

[–] cRazi_man@lemm.ee 11 points 16 hours ago

This community is literally called "no stupid questions". Don't worry about it.

[–] cm0002@lemmy.az.social 0 points 14 hours ago