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캣 Kat T

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2021.01.25 06:08

American Culture Post
In America, we often use the letter “k

” , which means ok or okay, when texting. Some examples are “I want to go to the store.” “K, do you need a ride?”
Or “The homework was page 182.” “K,thanks.”
Using k should be done only in casual situations, as it is technically slang.
However, never simply say “k” as one text. This is considered very rude to many Americans, and will sound like you are being dismissive to them. If you are going to use “k” in a text, make sure to use it with other words
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  • Stervin Gómez A. 2021.01.25 06:08

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    Follow back
  • Joshua Park 2021.01.25 06:09

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    K, thanks for explain this!
  • Rïf... 2021.01.25 06:10

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    Thanks 😊
  • Henry 2021.01.25 06:10

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    👌🏻👍🏻 Nice tip! thank you Kat
  • Im Jimin 2021.01.25 06:11

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    K, thank you for sharing it.
  • 캣 Kat T 2021.01.25 07:12

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    @Adam C sometimes, people will say kk to respond to a text. However, kkk is a white supremacist group in America, so it has a completely different meaning
  • 캣 Kat T 2021.01.25 07:12

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    @Im Jimin of course :)
  • 캣 Kat T 2021.01.25 07:13

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    @Henry of course, glad that I could help you :)
  • 캣 Kat T 2021.01.25 07:13

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    @Joshua Park glad to help :)
  • 캣 Kat T 2021.01.25 07:13

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    @Rïf... of course ☺️
  • Rïf... 2021.01.25 07:14

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    @캣 Kat T 😊
  • Adam C 2021.01.25 07:32

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    @캣 Kat T I know, I am just acting dumb to draw a laugh
  • Adam C 2021.01.25 07:33

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    Thanks though
  • 캣 Kat T 2021.01.25 16:14

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    @Adam C 😅some people don’t know so I just wanna make sure you know what you’re saying😂😂
  • 린林 2021.01.26 06:39

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    Someone (an American) used “k” to me after I explained something at length! LMFAO... okkkkkkAy then
  • Francis 2021.01.26 06:44

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    k, thanks
  • Ernst 2021.01.26 06:54

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    It could also be super passive aggressive lol
  • Shamira 2021.01.26 07:11

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    the only "k" that I can accept is from my parents hahahaha they always "k" me but that's okay
  • Aky. 2021.01.26 07:28

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    K
  • 黒霧島 2021.01.26 07:56

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    K
  • AldoH 2021.01.26 08:16

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    K
  • Sol 2021.01.26 08:18

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    Kk
  • Marvin 2021.01.26 08:20

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    I've only ever had "bitchy" girls say that to me 😄
  • francesco_S 2021.01.26 08:24

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    K, Thanks ! Really interesting 😁👍
  • Shaun 2021.01.26 08:52

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    I wouldn’t recommend anyone to actually say that, saying K is rude no matter what
  • hoon 2021.01.26 09:00

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    Thanks for the tip
  • SPRing8 2021.01.26 09:03

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    really helpful! thx, ‘K’at T
  • 코우헤이 2021.01.26 09:20

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    mmmk
  • 彼其之子 2021.01.26 09:26

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    挺漂亮的妹子学韩国话可惜了👻
  • Luis Enrique Salgado 2021.01.26 09:27

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    Bruv, I'm from California k's aren't dismissive
  • Kimmy 키미 2021.01.26 09:47

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    @Luis Enrique Salgado it is.. It really depends on the context. A lot of people don’t like getting replied with “K” because it’s rude. Especially if you’re trying to have a conversation with someone. It gives off “don’t talk to me” vibes or can even come off as a “I don’t want to talk to you right now” vibe. Even if the sender probably didn’t mean it like that and is probably busy doing other things etcetc - if that’s the case it’s best to let them know you’re busy.
  • 加一杯王老吉 2021.01.26 09:52

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    kk
  • Hmm 2021.01.26 10:35

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    @Luis Enrique Salgado I think it’s context based if someone uses it as a white male to answer to marginalized group of people, it does sound rude to me sometimes.
  • Mehr 2021.01.26 10:45

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    K, thanks for sharing
  • Ali🤗🤩 2021.01.26 11:12

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    Hahaha okay Thank you for telling me this
  • Samuel 2021.01.26 11:27

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    k,thx
  • 2021.01.26 11:48

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  • .. 2021.01.26 12:28

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    I love “k” when I’m being petty lol
  • Kimmi キミー 2021.01.26 12:51

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    I think that applies to any English-speaking countries and not just America. It's rude here in the UK too, but it's definitely great advice 😁
  • Zoe 2021.01.26 13:20

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    Learnt, thanks!
  • Precious Luccy 2021.01.26 13:38

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    So cool of you 👍👍❤️❤️
  • Bobby 2021.01.26 13:51

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    And companies use it when they want to appeal to the youth and be a kool kat.
  • Back 2021.01.26 14:19

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    Thank you soooooo much!
  • S h i r o 2021.01.26 14:29

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    Also my culture ... K
  • Shovey 2021.01.26 14:32

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    It's very kind of you, thank you
  • won 2021.01.26 14:38

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    wow a lot of Ks...
  • Watermelon in Tears 2021.01.26 14:38

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    K, thanks.
  • Chuck 2021.01.26 14:45

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    "k" alone makes me insane
  • Sang Kenji 2021.01.26 15:02

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    K
  • Braeden Bishop 2021.01.26 15:21

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    only should use it when talking to a friend or family member, otherwise it is seen as unprofessional or rude. Gives a sense that you are not really listening.
  • 캣 Kat T 2021.01.26 15:28

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    @Shaun I did include that it should be used only in casual situations, which is totally okay, at least for American English. Also, these posts aren’t only to give people words to use, but also to help them understand what native speakers are saying :)
  • 캣 Kat T 2021.01.26 15:30

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    @Luis Enrique Salgado Bruv, I’m from California too😅😂 I personally used k a lot, so I get where you’re coming from, but I had to stop because a lot of people would get offended if I just said “k”. I think that’s the general reaction, which is why I put it. I would rather them avoid it with no reason than accidentally insult someone
  • 캣 Kat T 2021.01.26 15:31

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    @Kimmi キミー yeah, I’m from America so I don’t really know about other cultures, such as British, so I just say American so I don’t make people accidentally insult British people or anything like that😂😂
  • 캣 Kat T 2021.01.26 15:32

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    @Braeden Bishop yep, exactly. That’s why I included that it should be used in casual situations only, bc it kind of is slang I suppose :)
  • Apple小萍果 2021.01.26 15:32

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    If i get a 'k' from my friends, i definitely wanna slap them with my phone lol
  • 2021.01.26 15:33

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    Like my daughter. Almost anything said to her elicits a reply "K". The more her irritation, the longer the Kayyyyy. Thanks, K. I mean, K at.
  • 캣 Kat T 2021.01.26 15:44

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    @Shamira 😂😂same. My mom just doesn’t get it😂
  • San 2021.01.26 16:29

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    And what's mean? I never listen that but it's very important. Please post more things like that
  • Amelia 2021.01.26 16:39

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    Just to add to this: using “Kk” is seen as less rude than “k”, I often use kk when I need to quickly tell the person that I understand what they said in a less rude than just “k” by itself!! But I 100% agree with the original post 😊👍
  • 캣 Kat T 2021.01.26 16:53

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    @Amelia Yeah, for sure. I just wanted to make sure that people knew that “k” could be rude bc some people get really offended when you use it😅😅
  • Amelia 2021.01.26 16:55

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    @캣 Kat T agreed for sure 😂 I know I hate it when people say it to me hahaha
  • ニコール • 니콜 2021.01.26 17:01

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    It's the same for British culture too, but writing K, even with other words is still rude. It kinda shows that your not interested in the conversation, or that your mad. So surprising how its different in different English speaking countries ☺️
  • ニコール • 니콜 2021.01.26 17:03

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    @.. lol same 😂
  • Frances 2021.01.26 17:33

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    I definitely use it to be rude or dismissive. If I reply back with just "k", I'm pretty much saying leave me tf alone.
  • Lee96817 2021.01.26 17:54

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    K, sure😄
  • Ksu 2021.01.26 18:01

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    K, nailed it 😁
  • 캣 Kat T 2021.01.26 18:32

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    @Steven yeah, it’s a little ironic🤣🤣
  • Seagull 2021.01.26 18:48

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    Thanks for your sharing.
  • kiwoong kim 2021.01.26 18:53

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    Thank you for examples👍
  • Samuel 2021.01.26 19:13

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    So interesting, is it like that use "u" to say "you"? Or that is rude? Do you have more tips? Thanks a lot!
  • Beurri 2021.01.26 19:22

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    I've seen Koreans said "Kkk" 🥲
  • 캣 Kat T 2021.01.26 19:50

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    @Beurri 😬😬😂
  • 캣 Kat T 2021.01.26 19:51

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    @Samuel it’s fine to use “u” when speaking very casually with a friend or family member, there isn’t really anything rude about it :)
  • Samuel 2021.01.26 20:24

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    @캣 Kat T oh okey, nice then, i use with a american friend but never tell me that is bad or rude jaja, thanks!
  • Keemz 2021.01.26 20:33

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    @캣 Kat T kk
  • Avocadorable 2021.01.26 21:14

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    @Beurri Ku Klux Klan ...? 😬 Maybe they meant to say “ㅋㅋㅋ” because they sound the same .. 😅
  • Maegan 하민아 2021.01.26 22:18

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    Great post 🙂
  • Deleted Account 2021.01.26 22:22

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    @린林 that's so annoying! When you write something long & they just say "k" it makes me never want to talk to them again 😂
  • 캣 Kat T 2021.01.26 22:26

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    @Maegan 하민아 감사합니다:))
  • 캣 Kat T 2021.01.26 22:27

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    @Deleted Account Ik, its one of the most annoying things ever😂😂
  • An 2021.01.26 22:36

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    Like you're being cold or you're not interested in talking with him/her.
  • 린林 2021.01.26 22:41

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    @Deleted Account Hahah oh I DEFINITELY have no interest in speaking to her lol
  • 기완 Иван 2021.01.26 22:56

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    ???: where are you from? Me: k 😂😂😂😂😂
  • Anastasia 2021.01.26 23:12

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    It is a very useful post. Thanks for sharing it :)
  • Tia 2021.01.26 23:26

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    i say kk lmao
  • Younes Chakiri 2021.01.26 23:27

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    I hate people how used k or okay or okiii , this felt like disrespect and rude , i block who say it right away, cuz they don't deserve my time, my friendship and my respect.
  • Evie 2021.01.26 23:55

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    This isn't American slang or culture. We do this in Britain and they do it in every English speaking country. Not everything is American.
  • 캣 Kat T 2021.01.27 00:02

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    @Evie would you then like me to assume that everyone else does what Americans do? I’m American. I’ve never traveled outside of America, unfortunately. I don’t know what other cultures do, so rather than assuming, I just say that it is American. I didn’t say it was strictly American. We just do it in America, therefore it’s American culture
  • Evie 2021.01.27 00:07

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    @캣 Kat T Sorry but the English language is not American culture and the English language does not care if you haven't left America. Like...it's the English language. Sorry I guess, I don't make the rules.
  • 캣 Kat T 2021.01.27 00:10

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    @Evie As I said before, “k” is not in the dictionary. It’s slang, and slang has a place in culture. It it’s in British culture as well, then great, we have something in common. But I’m sharing my culture through the aspect of an American. It’s funny, I actually said “American Culture Post” instead of “English Culture Post” because I know that not all English speaking places have the same way of speaking. So I was trying to be courteous and open minded. Maybe, next time you toe something out, you can do the same
  • 캣 Kat T 2021.01.27 00:19

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    @Evie English is the language but American is the dialect. I speak English in an American dialect or accent. Because I’m from America, I use American slang that is influenced by American culture. Because I’ve never really interacted with British culture or British people, I didn’t know that you guys used “k” the same way with the same connotation that we did. So, in order to avoid over generalizing one language and to teach people English from the perspective of an American, I titled this “American Slang Post” I never said other countries didn’t use it and I never said Americans created it. I simply said “In America, we often use the letter “k”... The way that I word my posts is very particular, so as not to offend anyone or make any false claims. Maybe next time, if you feel so offended by my posts, you can calmly tell me that British people use it as well, like many other people kindly did.

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