Somebody asked why Brits are obsessed with ending texts with an ‘x’ – 21 reasons why we just can’t stop sending kisses

12.

‘The cross shows we are not cross. An anti-cross cross x’
–DreamyTomato

13.

‘I’m sure there are loads of us here who have ended a text to their boss about work with a kiss by mistake. Or maybe that’s just me.’
–Aggravating-Desk4004

14.

‘The real question is why the heck do Americans just end a call without saying ‘bye’ ??? Psychopaths!’
–ElfBlossom17

15.

‘We’re a repressed nation and can not show emotion or affection physically, our only option is to do these things in strongly worded letters x’
–Sergeant_Fred_Colon

16.

‘You may have noticed that Brits can be very generous with affectionate talk e.g. my love, hun, darling, sweetheart even between like a shopkeeper and a customer who don’t know each other. It’s kind of ridiculous but a British thing. It doesn’t mean they’re flirting, just politeness. I know this is confusing for foreigners.’
–ShortGuitar7207

17.

‘And the number of x is relevant. In a conversation they can increase. One – friendly text. Two – I’m starting to like you. Three – maybe we should meet up. Four – last night was amazing.’
–Playful_Sense3238

18.

‘Because we’re nice x Or feeling very happy xx Or love you xxx’
–wise_mind_on_holiday

19.

‘I’m a Brit, this pisses me off no end. I’ve seen formal work texts ending with a ‘X’. ‘Do NOT park outside the side gate. Xx”
–Ill_Soft_4299

20.

‘Part of the intricacies of British culture. Everything looks fine to the untrained eye, even when there a fiery undercurrent of emotions.’
–gwainbileyerheed

To sum up…

21.

‘No idea hun x’
–KingForceHundred

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