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Embarrassed emojis in the workplace

1 emoji carries the “Embarrassed” 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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Face with Peeking Eye

Boomer / Gen X
Hiding from something scary but wanting to look.
Millennial
Secondhand embarrassment; watching a trainwreck unfold.
Gen Z
'I know I shouldn't look, but I'm looking'; highly nosy.