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Condescending emojis in the workplace

2 emojis carry the “Condescending” tag. Here is what each one means to Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z — and how risky it is to send at work.

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Risk 4/10iScores 1–10 evaluate the likelihood of HR friction or legal liability based on employment litigation trends and sociolinguistic drift. Click here to read the full methodology.

Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes

Boomer / Gen X
Genuine pleasure, content, and positive reinforcement.
Millennial
Innocent happiness, sometimes used to soften a text.
Gen Z
Patronizing or condescending, especially when ending an argument.
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Risk 5/10iScores 1–10 evaluate the likelihood of HR friction or legal liability based on employment litigation trends and sociolinguistic drift. Click here to read the full methodology.

Hugging Face

Boomer / Gen X
Sending a warm, friendly hug; affection.
Millennial
Friendly support, or used passive-aggressively to dismiss an argument.
Gen Z
Extremely condescending; 'bless your heart' energy.