Why do English people write “x” after the end of a sentence?

I love it sm

super cute !

I’m not English and I have such a strong desire to use it but I feel like I’m not allowed🤣 it’s so cute and the perfect ending to some msgs

Yes means kisses 🫶🏻 from UK here

The custom of having an 'x' at the end of a message started as a way to symbolise a kiss. It was used between lovers in written letters. However, these days it is more often used as a way of implying you are being friendly, not formal. This is especially important now that so much communication is written, rather than spoken.

😂😂😂😂😂. Do Americans not send kisses?

It’s to soften it. (I even accidentally typed it after my ‘it.’ 😂

It’s a friendly thing, not forceful.

But can also be used patronisingly 😂
“You’re wrong, but ok girl, XXXX”


But yeah, it’s like a little softener x

X is a kiss O is a hug 🤣🤣🤣🤣