What is TRS?

More than 90% of people who thumb their replies experience TRS to some degree. And now people are doing something about it.

Terse Reply Syndrome (TRS) affects many BlackBerry® users today. TRS is often associated with those who send email replies that are shorter than one sentence, pay no attention to tone, and disregard answering direct questions with any detail.

This short quiz is designed to help you better understand your symptoms and if they relate to TRS.

1. Have you ever replied to an email on your BlackBerry with:
   • Good start
   • Talk Monday
   • Needs work
2. Are your thumbs prone to aching?
3. Have you considered seeking the help of a massage therapist for cramped thumb muscles?
4. Are co-workers visibly or audibly frustrated when they open an email reply from you?
5. Have you ever wished you were at your computer so you could really address the points made in a report?

If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, you might have TRS.