Gen-Z does not like ‘passive aggressive’ thumbs up emoji

Byadmin
Gen-Z has a lot of differences from the generations before them. And we might not understand all of them, but it might do well for us to understand some of them so we can always be in the know. This piece will tell you about how something that might be innocuous for us can be considered ‘rude’ to someone else. From Baby Boomers and Gen-Xs’ confusion about millennials, now comes everyone being confounded by Generation Z. There are a lot of behaviors that Gen Z (much like any young generation has) displays that are not as easily understood by those older than them.
A lot of young people apparently do not think the ‘thumbs up’ emoji is a nice one and consider it to be ‘passive agressive’ referring it to as something that can even prove to be ‘triggering’ to some of them. A Gen-Z individual who recently joined the workforce shared, “I started an ‘adult’ job where we use Microsoft Teams to connect with each other for work. Currently, there only a few emojis you can use to react to a message (unless of course, you respond, and can use any emoji). Most people at work use the ‘thumbs up’ reaction all the time.” They went on, “I don’t use it much. I either ‘heart’ reactions or reply, even if it’s a short ‘Great!’ or ‘Thanks!’ (I also feel like I usen too many exclamation marks, but that’s a different story). They concluded with asking others for their opinion, “Anyway, I think it’s normal for to ‘thumbs up’ messages, but I still feel like it’s such an unsettling response. Does anyone else feel this way?” One user echoed this sentiment and shared, “For younger people (I’m 24 for reference) the thumbs-up emoji is used to be really passive-aggressive.” While another added, “It probably feels unsettling because it’s i

Similar Posts

Governor Noem Issues Strong Rebuke to Democrats Over Breach of New Jersey ICE Facility

Governor Noem Issues Strong Rebuke to Democrats Over Breach of New Jersey ICE Facility

Byadmin

The recent events at the ICE Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey, have captured national attention, raising significant questions about the balance between legislative oversight, security protocols, and the treatment of detained individuals. The incident involved Democratic members of Congress and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka entering the facility without authorization, leading to a confrontation with…

Ariana Grande signing fans pictures at the BAFTA’s

Ariana Grande signing fans pictures at the BAFTA’s

Byadmin

Ariana Grande has long been admired for her talent, beauty, and relatability. But her recent appearance at the BAFTA Film Awards sparked concern among fans due to noticeable weight loss. Photos of Ariana signing autographs at the event led fans to describe her as “scarily skinny” and “terribly thin,” with many speculating about a possible…

Actress Clare McCann Shares Heartbreaking Farewell Kiss With Son’s Coffin Amid Bullying Tragedy

Actress Clare McCann Shares Heartbreaking Farewell Kiss With Son’s Coffin Amid Bullying Tragedy

Byadmin

After months of bullying at school, Australian actress Clare McCann’s 13-year-old son, Atreyu McCann, tragically took his own life. At a moving ceremony in Sydney, friends and family remembered Atreyu as a creative and kind boy with artistic dreams like his mother. Clare spoke emotionally about losing her “best friend,” recalling how Atreyu once said…

Jamal Roberts Welcomes New Baby Girl Hours Before Top 8 American Idol Performance and Delivers His Most Personal Powerful Rendition of I Believe

Jamal Roberts Welcomes New Baby Girl Hours Before Top 8 American Idol Performance and Delivers His Most Personal Powerful Rendition of I Believe

Byadmin

Just hours before his American Idol Top 8 performance, Jamal Roberts welcomed his third child — a baby girl — marking a deeply emotional milestone in his journey. Despite the exhaustion and emotion, Jamal delivered his most heartfelt performance yet, singing “I Believe” with powerful conviction and love. The song’s themes of hope and perseverance…

Famous Star Was Contacted To Be ‘The Golden Bachelorette’

Byadmin

A few months back, ABC was in the process of choosing several women to star in the upcoming ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ series. Interestingly, they reached out to famed soap opera star Susan Lucci, best known for her iconic role as Erica Kane on ‘All My Children.’ Susan Lucci experienced a profound loss when her husband,…

Trump drops new Greenland threat following reporter’s question

Trump drops new Greenland threat following reporter’s question

Byadmin

Donald Trump has reignited his controversial interest in Greenland, once again suggesting the U.S. might seize the island — even by military force. In a recent NBC interview, Trump said he doesn’t rule out using force to gain control of Greenland, calling it critical for U.S. and global security. The former president added, “We need…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *