These emoji don’t mean what you think they mean

Slack and Duolingo’s latest survey found that 57% of global respondents believe messages are “incomplete” without an emoji. But nearly the same percentage also admits that they’ve been caught unaware of specific emoji having multiple meanings. While it’s normally safe to misinterpret an emoji in your personal life, things can get much more complicated in the workplace. Think about it. Even emoji that seem pretty straightforward can often be misinterpreted, depending on the individual, their cultural background, and the context. I once informed my manager about a mistake I made at work. He replied with this: 😅. I honestly thought…

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