This generational texting habit might be worse than using capital letters. The “Boomer ellipses,” denoted by three or more dots or “suspension points” between thoughts, is unbearable to Gen Zers.
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Break down the ellipsis barrier

It is rare to see ellipses used correctly according to spelling rules. If used properly, they should look like this…… However, such notation is now barely seen except in literary works. Instead, ...
Gen Z sees Boomers' use of ellipses as a sign of "hesitation, irritation, or passive aggression." In today's fast-paced digital landscape, communication styles differ widely across generations, ...
Generational differences in punctuation use highlighted by 'Boomer Ellipses' phenomenon. Gen Z puzzled by older generations' extensive ellipsis use. Understanding historical context key to improving ...
LONDON, January 22, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellipses Pharma Limited ("Ellipses"), a clinical-stage oncology drug development company with a pipeline of innovative programmes, announced that it has ...
Ellipses Pharma has implemented a disruptive approach to cancer drug development that greatly accelerates the delivery of novel solutions for patients. With seven lead products and a growing pipeline ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This generational texting habit might be worse than using capital letters. This “Boomer” punctuation irritates Gen Z recipients — ...