To cringe when people just x at the end of their post?

[MermaidTailUnicornHorn]

I’m from a place in the UK where it’s common to put x at the end of a text, card etc

But even I find it really cringey when a poster puts an x at the end of their post .., I’m seeing it more and more on here.

I'm with you OP, not uneducated but definitely tacky

Yes I agreed actually.

I would be most offended if I didn’t get at least Two kisses on a text! I am considered to be of average intelligence but that is really quite subjective.
Spread the love is what I say xxx

If rather read a post from someone with a x at the end, than by someone that's up their own arse.

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“Immature and uneducated” something tells me that OP is both those things and is embarrassed about it.

Yeah, it didn't annoy you... you just always call people twats in general conversation. 'Cause that doesn't come across as common and uneducated at all ;)

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It's habit much more than anything for me. I sometimes find myself finishing off with an "x" in the google search bar too . My level of education really has nothing to do with it. I cant really see why it bothers you to the extent you need to start a thread about it tbh, mumsnet is a fairly informal place where both "x" and no "x" would be acceptable to most.

I do it occasionally, and I'm neither immature nor uneducated.

I sometimes use it in posts to MNers I've got to 'know' on here who are in need of support.

It's harmless and meant to be friendly and supportive.

Yeah, it didn't annoy you... you just always call people twats in general conversation

Did I say twat? Can’t remember that. Happy to be proven wrong.

Also I was specifically talking about MN. For the people that need my post simplifying - not texts etc

I once (embarrassingly 😳) put my standard xx at the end of a letter of application for a job...just as I pressed 'send' on my laptop I spotted it...too late 😳😳😳😳. Immediately sent a quick 'apology' but it was fine...and I got the job...because I'm educated and mature, see? 😁

Sometimes i put an x - because i either don't know or would rather do that then put the picture of flowers, cake or wine etc. My post/response - my choice.

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Ah, twit. My common and uneducated mind read 'twat'.

It is easy to get into a habit of doing it though. I once sent an email to a lecturer with an x at the end because it was habit. Awkward.

I find it a bit odd when people do it but I assume that people have done it accidentally most of the time and it really isn't annoying or anything.

I do think you sound incredibly judgy and superior from this thread OP. Uneducated? Seriously? How rude! The only messages on this thread that I've thought were immature are yours, OP!

I add an x at the end of everything that doesn’t relate to my professional life. I put it at the end of texts, emails, signature etc. I do it to save having to think about each person I contact individually, I made a conscious decision years ago because the crippling anxiety relating to whether I should or not.

Educated and mature (when sober).

I hate it when people put a smiley face after insulting everyone on the thread, as if that makes it all better.

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My DH and I used to email each other at work back in the days when we had time for that sort of thing and always put kisses at the end. Until he accidentally did it in an email to a female colleague

I'm immature and uneducated and always end with a x

What a desperate plea for attention, op. Cringing on your behalf.

Well if you were sending a covering letter/email would you sign off with x? If no then why not?

What a desperate plea for attention, op. Cringing on your behalf.

Thanks for posting and further satisfying my need for attention

Maybe mermaid you need some xxxxs in your life, I feel very sorry you feel a x upsets you.

This is a forum though, its not formal at all.

I find myself doing it out of habit. I do usually catch myself and delete it before pressing send

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You're welcome

Immature and uneducated? You’re immature and uneducated x