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The wink emoji
Consider 😉. To some, the wink emoji is a way to show that a statement is intended as a joke or a way to be friendly.
Not everyone understands this emoji. For some, the wink emoji implies you're flirty or suggestive, which will change the context of the intended statement.
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Potentially confusing emoji
- 👌 is a gesture that means "ok" in most English speaking countries, but not that in many other countries.
- 👊 is considered a "punch," but some people use it as a fist bump.
- 🤗 is officially named "hugging face." Don't send it to anyone you wouldn't hug - in the face. ...
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Three sides to every statement
Every time we communicate, we create three distinct statements:
- What we meant to say.
- What we did say.
- What our audience thinks we said.
Communication is the ability of aligning these three ideas as closely as possib...
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Emoji may create misunderstanding
The emoji is inherently ambiguous. Symbols only have meaning because of a shared cultural context.
We can't assume everyone is interpreting emoji the same way. It can lead to tension and embarrassment - especially in a work context.
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Emoji may create misunderstanding
The emoji is inherently ambiguous. Symbols only have meaning because of a shared cultural context.
We can't assume everyone is interpreting emoji the same way. It can lead to tension and embarrassment - especially in a work context.
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Know the Pros and Cons of the Work Culture
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