10 emojis that mean you’re oldĪ survey of 2000 people by Perspectus Global found that most people aged 16-29 think you’re “officially old” if you use the thumbs up or heart emoji. The emoji etiquette discussion doesn’t end there. “I used the thumbs up (in my mind ‘I agree” or “ok”) way before I used the heart (“love it” or “feeling the feels”). “If you feel comfortable using a heart emoji, I am so confused by why you hesitate using the thumbs up,” another chimed in. “Agree, to me the heart is reserved for friends and family, and has a more intimate meaning of love, while thumbs up is just simple agreeing. The mention of the “heart” emoji started a whole new discussion.

“I’d feel more unsettled w the heart reaction.” The user’s question prompted a deluge of responses. I’m almost 40 though, so I wonder if it’s a generational thing.” one person weighed in. bc that’s literally how I respond to 90 per cent of messages. “Why do you feel like it’s unsettling? Honest question. “Took me a bit to adjust and get out of my head that it means they’re mad at me.” Everyone my age in the office doesn’t do it, but the gen X people always do it. “So yeah it’s a generational communication culture difference. So I also had a weird time adjusting because my workplace is the same. “It’s super rude if someone just sends you a thumbs up.

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