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  1. But how many kisses should you put at the end of a message, and when, and why? This truly is a minefield and a slip up can be costly. A single kiss (x, X) This appears to be the minimum.

  2. 22 hours ago · Well, we’ve been adding Xs for kisses at the bottom of letters since at least 1763. The very first one we know of had seven Xs. I have to say I haven’t gone to seven ever.

  3. Feb 14, 2014 · There are visual explanations: that “x” resembles a kiss, for example; that “o” looks like an embrace or the union of bodies; and that “x” and “o” together form a kiss on a face.

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  4. How the letter "X" transitioned from a kiss in the name of sincerity to a kiss of romance or affection isn’t clear. The Oxford English Dictionary traces the earliest known use of that meaning to a 1763 letter by British naturalist Gilbert White.

  5. Sep 24, 2024 · An X at the end of a text message represents a kiss. XOXO means hugs and kisses, while multiple Xs are a sign that someone really wants to smooch. While X can be used flirtatiously, X may simply be used in a warm, non-romantic way, too.

  6. Well, we’ve been adding Xs for kisses at the bottom of letters since at least 1763. The very first one we know of had seven Xs. I have to say I haven’t gone to seven ever. We get X from the...

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  8. If you get emails, text messages and letters from British people, you’ll notice many people add an ‘x’ at the end – but why? The custom of having an ‘x’ at the end of a message started as a way to symbolise a kiss.