PTO

Employees with PTO can take "paid time off" from their job. Usually, this acronym refers to paid vacation and sick days, which are included in many employees' benefits.

Employers who offer PTO typically give employees a set amount each year. For example, an employee might have seven vacation days and seven sick days to use each year. Other employers are more flexible with the amount of PTO they're willing to give, as long as an employee's work gets done.

PTO stands for "pass this on," which is another way to tell someone to share what you are sending them with others. You will likely see PTO in messages online or in texts (not to be confused with the more common "paid time off" meaning).

For example, if you have an announcement to make but don't have every family member's phone number, you might text some of your family members, "I'm engaged, and the wedding will be on September 19th! Please PTO to the rest of the family. Thx!" Or, you may have an embarrassing picture of your friend and send it in an online message to your close friends with the caption, "PTO to everyone you know. ;-)" People may also use PIO instead of PTO.

PTO is an acronym that means positive talk only, which encourages people to think and talk positively instead of negatively. People may use it online, especially on social sites or in chat rooms, and in real life (IRL).

The acronym aims to direct people toward speech that builds up or encourages people instead of tearing them down. For example, people may use it in group settings when sharing sensitive information, such as a class or therapy session.

People may also use PTO to encourage themselves to think more positively. For example, they may employ this tactic to change their outlook on life to a more affirming, "can do" attitude.