Here's the final part of the better and not so well known acronyms one can find being used in bingo chat rooms. If someone uses an acronym or expression you don't understand- ask them, or ask the CM/CH.

Some nice expressions you may come across or wish to use:

    GL- good luck
    GMTA- great minds think alike
    HAK- hugs and kisses
    HAGD- have a good day
    HF- have fun
    IKWUM- I know what you mean
    JK- just kidding
    NP- no problem
    PLZ- please
    QT- cutie
    SWALK- sealed with a loving kiss
    THX- thanks
    TY- thank you
    GL- good luck!
    GG- great game!
    TYIA- thank you in advance

Now here's my method for checking whether something you're about to say may cause offence in a Bingo Chat Room:

    1. Recall who is in the room, and whether they have indicated in any previous correspondence, whether they have any long term or short term issues, where you may want to be sensitive. I keep a pencil and pad by my lap-top when I'm in the chat rooms, and keep it up to date of people's names, details, and any issues. For example, someone may be particularly religious and not be happy with any conversation that is overtly sexual or rude in nature. Or someone may recently have marital problems or a bereavement/funeral that they've mentioned while in the room so be careful about any throw-away lines that may cause offence or distress.
    2. Say whatever it is you are going to type out loud, and in a monotone voice, or perhaps even slightly loud and quick, perhaps assertively, then think how that may be received by the recipient. Something that you typed that you think looks innocent enough, could be taken the wrong one, so say it out loud, perhaps in a few different voices, and see if you may take offence if it was said to you in that way.
    3. If you think something may be taken the wrong way be someone, then say so- "please don't take this the wrong way, but..." or "apologies in advance if this causes offence".  Be quick to respond if someone does seem to have been rubbed up the wrong way by your words- a quick clarification or apology (even if you think you've done nothing wrong or that someone is being unduly sensitive) can usually get things back on the right track.

I have to say that sometimes, rarely, you will find that you cannot avoid causing offence, maybe because they've been particularly insensitive to you. Just leave the chat room for a while, and return fresh an hour or so later, as though nothing has happened. It's quite common that someone has a minor little niggle which rankles for a short while, but then dissipates.

Well, I hope you feel you now have sufficient acronyms to make your way through chat room conversations. And if you find you and others are using an expression a lot, then propose an acronym for it. Bingo lingo and chat room acronyms are part of a living language!