What is FOMO?
This term stands for “fear of missing out.” According to Very Well Mind, it refers to a feeling or perception that others have more fun, live better lives, or experiencing better things than you are. It’s often exacerbated by social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and others. Dr. Dan Herman, a marketing strategist, is noted for being the first to coin the phrase, “fear of missing out.” Harvard student Patrick McGinnis first used the word FOMO in a 2004 edition of the Harvard Business School’s student paper, The Harbus. Further, Very Well Mind contends:
Social media creates a platform for bragging; it is where things, events, and even happiness itself seems to be in competition at times. People are comparing their best, picture-perfect experiences, which may lead you to wonder what you are lacking.
The Many Uses of FOMO
The term can be used in various ways online, including as a replacement for “fear of missing out,” a noun, and as a funny expression.
An Alternative
Instead of FOMO, consider using JOMO for the “joy of missing out.” It’s a social alternative to FOMO and can describe a fear of being “out of the loop.” There are countless texting abbreviations and terms. We’ll be covering more of these here at groovyPost, so keep coming back. Those we have already covered include CU, TTYL, TL;DR, BIAB, and many more. Comment Name * Email *
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