Britain show fun information Britain

We're all using these major emojis wrong according to Gen Z kids - even the smiley

Reading now: 206
www.dailystar.co.uk

iPhones in 2011, emoji have become a hugely popular way of communicating.From the aubergine to the cry-laugh face, these fun animated icons have taken on a whole new meaning of their own as people find new ways to express themselves to friends.However, the majority of Brits could be using emoji completely wrong.

According to new research by TextAnywhere, 6 in 10 people in the UK have been using the 'slightly-smiling' face wrong.While many people use this to express happiness or a genuine smile, apparently it is a sign of being passive aggressive or even angry when read by Gen Z and millennial texters.The upside-down smiley is also heavily misused.

It is supposed to convey sarcasm, irony, or even awkwardness and frustration. However, most Brits use it to mean something happy.

Another major culprit for emoji misuse is the 'information desk person'. This emoji, which shows a woman holding her hand up, is supposed to show someone that can help with people's questions.

Read more on dailystar.co.uk
The website celebsbar.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.

Related News

DMCA