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.
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