Why do old people write in all-caps?

So why do some people write in all caps? It may not be a lack of capitalization skills that is to blame. Lower-case letters can be hard for people who struggle with handwriting to form. Capital letters are composed of more straight lines and are generally larger relative to lower-case, which makes caps easier to draw.

What does it say about a person who writes in all-caps?

All-caps: You have an independent streak. If someone tends to write in all caps, says Poizner, that likely means they are “independent minded” and “defiant.” As an example, she points to the all-caps signature of Simpsons creator Matt Groening, whose rebellious personality has defined much of his work.

Is it rude to type in all-caps?

Typing in all capital letters on the Internet is considered rude because it is difficult to read and comes across as very aggressive (LIKE SHOUTING!).

Why do some people email in all caps?

“All-caps in an email looks like shouting because when someone is shouting, you’re aware of the shout, and not the nuance,” Luna told me over email. “ALL-CAPS FILL THE SPACE, so there’s an element of feeling that the message is crowding out everything else.”

Does the military write in all caps?

All Pentagon official communications used all-caps until 1998, officials said. Indeed any memo, order or directive from before 1998 screams out in all caps. Other services and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization still use capital letters for military orders and fragmentary orders.

Why do narcissists write in all caps?

They communicate in “all caps.” Because it affects them, it’s urgent. If it’s a conversation you’re having in person, rather than over email, you may feel that what’s being said could be translated into words appearing all in capital letters, along with a few extra exclamation points.

Is it rude to use all caps in an email?

Do not use ALL capital letters to emphasize or highlight your message. This is considered to be rude, and can be interpreted as shouting at someone in terms of email etiquette. Use diplomatic language.

What information should never be emailed?

Examples of information you should never send via email include:

• Social Security numbers.
• Driver’s License numbers.
• Passport numbers.
• State-issue ID numbers.
• Any bank/financial account numbers.
• Credit/debit card numbers.
• Protected health information.
• Documents protected by attorney-client privilege.