Family group chats have come a long way from being mere tools for coordination. They are now mirrors of family identity and emotional culture – revealing who we are, what we value, and how we maintain connection across distance.Each family member brings their own signature quirk to the chat, reflecting the subtle ways personality, attachment style, and generational habits shape digital communication. A recent study by Vodafone shows, for example, that more than half of grandparents often sign off every message with “Love Grandma”, a small ritual that reinforces warmth and emotional security. Meanwhile younger siblings tend to be the fastest repliers, injecting levity and positive affect with rapid-fire responses and memes. Together, these quirks form a tapestry of humour, care, and micro-interactions that maintain the family’s emotional cohesion.It’s not always plain-sailingGenerational differences i