xoxo....a bit much?

[givemeaspell]

okay so on the odd occassion I get asked questions re items im selling and the person signs off with xoxo, or calls me hello love or darling..........bit much isn't it?  Tis the season I suppose, but sometimes it's not the season......LOL

[digital*ghost]

Yeah, but what are you going to do...You can't really give them a lecture about pet names and such (as much as I'm sometimes tempted to). 😛

I used to be a bit o_O when strangers signed off messages with x's etc, but I've gotten used to that and just take it the same way as a smiley face. Have to admit I grimace a little at being called pet names (and would do even if I was very familiar with the person - I dislike it from everyone, not just strangers :^O ), but I just try to gloss over it and take it as well-intentioned. 

[thesoulyearns]

It might seem a bit much but it's flattering in a way. Plus, you're kind of guaranteed a great transaction with a buyer like that, aslong as everything is as described. So, it's nice way to start off a transaction.

One recent buyer signed off with "Love, (their name)". I found that nice.

[Anonymous]

not weird at all imo. especially if they're of a younger age and therefore more flippant with endearments. it's not suppose to be taken seriously anyway. i see this regularly on various social media such as twitter, tumblr, etc. 

[foxette-in-sox]

LOL-I know a very professional & rather austere businesswoman who deliberately signs off on ALL correspondence to other professionals no matter what level of 'the food chain' they are 

All my love

 (name)

[lyndal1838]

not weird at all imo. especially if they're of a younger age and therefore more flippant with endearments. it's not suppose to be taken seriously anyway. i see this regularly on various social media such as twitter, tumblr, etc. 

But the social media sites are a different kettle of fish...they are hardly a business environment where you would expect people to be more formal in their communication.

As for younger people being more flippant...they could do well to realise that they may be dealing with someone of the older generation who expects and appreciates a bit of formality in business dealings.

[thesoulyearns]

But the social media sites are a different kettle of fish...they are hardly a business environment where you would expect people to be more formal in their communication.

As for younger people being more flippant...they could do well to realise that they may be dealing with someone of the older generation who expects and appreciates a bit of formality in business dealings.

I rarely get questions from anyone (:() but I don't really mind if someone is not totally formal in their questions. Buyers are just regular people - some formal, some not. In a department store setting, a potential buyer will use their own language to communicate with a staff member, so the same most likely applies on the internet. Aslong as the message gets across, that's the main thing, IMO.

With the advent of iPhones and all of that, I feel it's actually decreasing the formality of online messages as far as grammar and punctuation.

[Anonymous]

@ lyndal

fair enough. I certainly don't mind it the least bit and used to all kinds of internet shorthand. all my dealings are done in a very friendly and casual manner as opposed to straight up formal anyway. I'm much more concerned about the rude and nasty sellers/buyers

[Anonymous]

@ thesoulyearns

You made some great points. couldn't agree more 😄

[xena-and-alex]

Don't worry OP - not everyone loves you.