The way people type can lead to surprising revelations about them including their age

Human interaction in the digital age is largely confined to communication through text and other online channels. Although one might not be able to see the real person on the other side of the online personality they have created, the manner of texting is a key aspect that can reveal details about a person such as their age. According to TikToker Taylor Morgan also known as @hitomidocameraroll, the use of certain fingers to type can show which generation a person truly belongs to.

In his video, Morgan mentions that anyone who is using the swipe-to-text option on their phone is probably a Gen Z or millennial. He concludes that their approximate age is likely to be somewhere around 25, while the people who use two thumbs to type faster are probably in their preteens or younger than 25. In some cases, he claims that people in their mid-30s do it too. Morgan says that if you are using your index finger to text along with your thumb then you are probably in your 60s. He finds it impressive that sometimes people hold their phones horizontally to type as well, but can't figure out how they do it while typing faster.

"Honestly, I think it comes down to the fact that, as we age, we lose mobility. So, things that seem easy for those in their teens and twenties may not be as comfortable or easy for people in their late sixties. But it varies based on so much," Morgan says towards the end of the video. The California resident also told Newsweek that he started observing his friends and colleagues at work to get a "general observation" of how age impacts the way we use our cell phones. Morgan did not expect the overwhelming social media response to his video and how many people agreed with his theory on texting to differentiate between generations.

"People don't seem to feel too attacked by the video, which is good because I was a bit worried about that initially. Unless I'm missing something, it seems relatively positive so far," Morgan told the outlet. "This is all observation from being bored at work and just watching people when I'm at home or with friends," he added. The TikTok video gained plenty of traction online, and many social media users were quick to share their thoughts and how they usually type in day-to-day life.

@dumbasssophie wrote: "Swipe to text is great because it’s not so rough on the thumbs and is helpful in the long run re carpal tunnel but usually I type with two thumbs (I am 30) my hand is too small for one-handed typing." @alisyourpal remarked: "Tbh I do all. It depends on the situation if I’m eating I’ll use one finger, or if I’m showing someone something on my phone. Then (rarely) swipe to text when extremely lazy." @carrihiggs added: "Double thumb is fastest and can do whilst looking elsewhere, but if I’m doing something else at the same time I’ll swipe one-handed on the short keyboard option."

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