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Niche emojis in the workplace

3 emojis carry the “Niche” 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 1/10iScores 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.

Grinning Cat

Boomer / Gen X
A happy cat, pets, or cuteness.
Millennial
Friendly interaction for cat lovers.
Gen Z
Ignored in favor of human emojis.
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Risk 1/10iScores 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.

Grinning Cat with Smiling Eyes

Boomer / Gen X
A very happy cat.
Millennial
Expressing feline joy.
Gen Z
Ignored.
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Risk 1/10iScores 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.

Vulcan Salute

Boomer / Gen X
Star Trek, sci-fi, 'live long and prosper.'
Millennial
Nerd culture acknowledgment.
Gen Z
Generally ignored unless specifically discussing sci-fi.