1. Dear (town they live in),
Can you please get my power back on? I have been dying without air
Conditioning.
Sincerely,
(their name)
This person is probably very well liked. He or she is relaying a general
thought that many people can relate to (“It’s hot! The power’s off!”) but
instead of being dramatic and explosive, they are funny and creative. The
combination of the relatable topic and the interesting twist in presentation is
really impressive. I bet this person got a lot of cool, creative comments in
return. And I bet most of their status quips are equally as interesting.
2. My teacher just assigned us a 20 page paper. FML.
This person is probably under age 18…at least mentally. People who use the
word “teacher” are either in middle or high school (college ‘teachers’ are
doctors or professors or instructors) and the acronym, replete with implied foul
language, is much more relevant to teenagers than any other group. Although the
complaint is about an unwanted assignment, I wouldn’t necessarily conclude that
this person is lazy or stupid. I would surmise that this person’s priorities
are more social than scholastic, though. That too fits with being a teenager!
3. Dinner and drinks tonight with my girlfriends!
Could mean, “I’m popular! I have friends!” or “I have no boyfriend or don’t
need my boyfriend or will be looking for a boyfriend! ” or “If you didn’t know
about dinner, then you know now and you’re not invited!” or, if this was
written by Charlie Sheen or a budding polygamist, it would have a totally
different meaning……
4. Will be working/ studying all week. I’m just letting everyone know in
advance I will be out of touch.
This person has some insight and awareness. They defined their FB status for
the gentle reader who may not understand the hidden meaning. What this person
said is self-explanatory: hey, I have a lot to do and won’t be on FB so don’t
expect too much from me. The style of writing it out and then explaining it
hints that this person may be pretty intense and good at setting limits. This
is the kind of person who doesn’t expect others to read their mind; they are
matter-of-fact and direct. Not surprising for someone who is successfully
working and going to school at the same time!
5. Getting ready for Florida! Which means…. GYM, GYM, GYM!
I’ll assume this was written by a female, only because it speaks of someone
wanting to get into shape to be seen in a bathing suit. This comment reveals an
insecure person. Sure, men can be vain as well, but most men wear long baggy
swim trunks, not mono-kinis. The person that wrote this may want comments from
others like, “Oh Silly, you are lovely and hot just as you are!” which will be
reassuring. I guarantee this person doesn’t want a comment like, “Yeah, you’ve
been looking a bit doughy lately…maybe get a base tan while you’re at it,
too.”
6. Just booked the trip to Vegas! Let the epicness begin.
This person is pumping themselves up for a vacation, and Vegas implies all sorts
of debauchery. “Epicness” is a current word so I would guess this person is in
their 20’s, probably single (or will be after messing around in Vegas) and
probably going on the trip with a group of friends who plan to party and gamble
and create memories. The best part of any vacation is always the planning and
anticipation—-this person is showing their excitement with both.
7. What’s going on tonight, guys? What’s everyone doing?
“Hey, I’m bored, can I get invited to something or at least read about stuff?
Did I mention I’m bored?” People who write this are sending out a message that
they want people to respond. They either want to tag along or live vicariously.
There is nothing wrong with this—and sometimes people are in the mood to
yammer on about their plans. Other people might not have the energy to respond
more than one or 2 words (ex, “bowling”). The person that wrote the status will
likely want fuller responses and any response will likely lead to a
conversation. That way, even if the person doesn’t actually get social plans
out of it, they will get some back and forth with others. Then voila—no
boredom!
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