Awkward quotation marks can look suspicious fast turning simple phrases sketchy enough to totally wreck the point you were trying to make.
There’s something about quotation marks that makes everything feel just a little… off. Used the wrong way, they don’t just emphasize, they confuse, mislead, and occasionally make things look deeply suspicious. Suddenly, your friendly message sounds sarcastic, your honesty looks fake, and your “fresh” idea? Sketchy at best.
Awkward quotation marks are like that one person who always shows up to the group chat with a weird comment, no one asked for it, no one knows what it means, but it sure changes the mood. You could be trying to sound helpful or professional, but those misplaced little squiggles can completely wreck the point.
They turn compliments into insults, deals into scams, and labels into warnings. The worst part? Once you see it, you can’t unsee it. Your brain instantly goes into questioning mode. Why are those words in quotes? Are they not true? Is this a trap?
So next time you’re about to add quotation marks, pause. Ask yourself: do I want this to sound sketchy… or not?
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