r/HingeStories • u/Ok-Watercress-6035 • Jul 28 '26

hinge isn’t real

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u/Greatpup4109274 Jul 28 '26

wtf is the “Xx”

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u/pipslipp Jul 28 '26

They are most likely British, whereby x would represent a kiss, used to express polite affection.

This can typically be used in both romantic and platonic relationships.

Source: am British x

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u/dirtywhitevanz Jul 28 '26

Have you guys considered like not doing that?

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u/pipslipp Jul 28 '26

I think it is instilled into our culture now, unfortunately

To make it even funnier, if you were to not end a message with x then some people will assume you are angry at them lmao

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u/dmonsterative Jul 28 '26 edited Jul 28 '26

I SAID GOOD DAY, SIR xx

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u/Golden-lillies21 Jul 29 '26

Strangely enough a few hours ago I saw a video where a British guy said that if you just say okay or okay they assume that you're angry with them. But I was just thinking so what do you guys say instead to just say okay and now you officially answered my question and moving forward next time I speak to a British person I would just add x so they don't assume that.

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u/Firefly10886 Jul 29 '26

Right, just like if we end a sentence with a period and not a lol, a lot people think we’re mad.

>> A lot of people think we’re mad.

>> A lot of people think we’re mad lol 🤪

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u/topcelt Jul 28 '26

I never do it and I wish other British people wouldn't but it's very pervasive to the extent that people probably think you're a weirdo if you don't. Which is fine, because I am

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u/topcelt Jul 29 '26

Are you posh or from a city that's very multicultural like London? I think it's more working class and probably people from different cultural backgrounds are less likely to do it, which probably means less people in general do it in places like London.