Gen Zers have called out the popular thumbs-up emoji for being “rude” and “hostile,” but other emojis can be used to help you come across as "more likable." Primary Menu Sections.

However, there’s a caveat—emojis can sometimes lead to misunderstandings. For instance, generational differences in the interpretation of emojis, as evidenced by the ongoing debate between ...

On Slack, Gen Z uses emojis, memes, GIFs, and TikToks to convey a message to their colleagues. Usually, they're used in the place of words to communicate a deeper message.

Are you literal or ironic with emojis? Celebrate World Emoji Day by exploring the results of CNN’s texting quiz — and then taking it yourself.