Social media users everywhere might be shocked to learn that Gen Z, those born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, has decided to "cancel" the thumbs-up emoji. This latest emoji ban follows other trends like "Boomer ellipses" and "the Millennial pause," and now, even a simple thumbs up is in hot water.
The debate began on Reddit, where a user sparked a discussion about the thumbs up emoji. The emoji, traditionally used to signify 바카라good바카라 or 바카라yes,바카라 has been called rude by many in Gen Z. The user shared their experience with the emoji in a work setting, which has led to a broader conversation.
In their Reddit post, the user explained: 바카라I started an 바카라adult바카라 job where we use Microsoft Teams to connect with each other for work. Most people at work use the thumbs-up reaction all the time. I don바카라t use it much. I either 바카라heart바카라 reactions or reply, even if it바카라s just a short 바카라Great!바카라 or 바카라Thanks!바카라 I find the thumbs-up reaction unsettling.바카라
This post resonated with many, revealing that the thumbs up emoji is viewed differently by various age groups. For some, the emoji seems outdated and can even feel passive-aggressive.
Several reasons contribute to Gen Z바카라s dislike of the thumbs up emoji. One key issue is the perception that it is impersonal or dismissive. According to one Reddit user: 바카라I feel the same way! I get annoyed seeing thumbs ups. It바카라s pretty bad.바카라
Another user noted: 바카라Just imagine if you went into your boss바카라s office, said something, and then they responded with a thumbs up. It would feel weird and impersonal.바카라 For younger people, like the 24-year-old user who commented, the thumbs up emoji can come off as passive-aggressive and even rude. They explained: 바카라For us, it바카라s often used in a passive-aggressive way. It바카라s a generational communication culture difference.바카라
Not everyone agrees with this assessment. Some users see the thumbs up emoji as a simple acknowledgment of a message. One user pointed out: 바카라It바카라s just a way to say 바카라I바카라ve read your message and have nothing to add.바카라 It doesn바카라t mean anything more.바카라
Another commenter questioned the idea that the thumbs up is passive-aggressive, saying: 바카라It바카라s just a thumbs up. It means 바카라I got it바카라 or 바카라OK, message received.바카라 Not everything is a micro-aggression.바카라
