Open punctuation typically involves:
* No punctuation after a quotation mark, unless the sentence requires it grammatically.
* No comma before a conjunction (like "and", "but", "or") joining two independent clauses.
* No comma after an introductory prepositional phrase or adverbial clause.
For example:
* Closed punctuation: "I'm going to the store," she said, "and I'll be back later."
* Open punctuation: "I'm going to the store" she said "and I'll be back later."
The key difference is that closed punctuation uses more punctuation marks, while open punctuation uses fewer. The choice between open and closed punctuation is often a matter of personal preference or style guide.