Power of emoji

Nairobi, Kenya
May 7, 2021 11:40am CST
I used to chat a lot in the year 2014 and 2015. What I noticed is that it is easier to misunderstand each other or argue on texts. But using a smiling emoji can help someone understand that you are not judging them or that your intentions are good Do you like plain text or texts with emoji?
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
7 May 21
Since I tease a lot, it is best to use emojis so people don't think I'm being an a**hole. I don't like to hurt anyone's feelings or be rude to them.
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Mildred Tabitha
@mildredtabitha (16079)
• Nairobi, Kenya
7 May 21
I like your thinking. That is gentle of you to care about other people's feelings. Keep it up
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
7 May 21
@mildredtabitha Thanks. I have had my feelings hurt too many times not to care about the way I treat other people. A caring person makes a better friend.
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Mildred Tabitha
@mildredtabitha (16079)
• Nairobi, Kenya
7 May 21
@DaddyEvil me too. I've been hurt too when I was new to internet. But now I don't take everything to heart and I don't over think it. I just let it go and I understand people. And I forgive quickly. Welcome I agree with you
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Simone
@Janet357 (75656)
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7 May 21
I sometimes use it. But I use texts more often.
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Mildred Tabitha
@mildredtabitha (16079)
• Nairobi, Kenya
7 May 21
using it once in a while is good. You are doing well
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simplyme
@m_audrey6788 (58482)
• Germany
7 May 21
I always use them
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Mildred Tabitha
@mildredtabitha (16079)
• Nairobi, Kenya
7 May 21
Me too
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simplyme
@m_audrey6788 (58482)
• Germany
7 May 21
@mildredtabitha Glad to know
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
7 May 21
@m_audrey6788 You do? I've never noticed that!
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (137238)
• Philippines
8 May 21
I randomly use them.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (137238)
• Philippines
9 May 21
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Mildred Tabitha
@mildredtabitha (16079)
• Nairobi, Kenya
8 May 21
Me too
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (307251)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 May 21
I use emojis a lot here. I don't text often and don't use emojis when I text.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (307251)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 May 21
@mildredtabitha It puts emphasis on your comment.
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Mildred Tabitha
@mildredtabitha (16079)
• Nairobi, Kenya
8 May 21
@just4him I agree
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Mildred Tabitha
@mildredtabitha (16079)
• Nairobi, Kenya
7 May 21
I'm glad you use it here. I also don't use them when I text on phone. Only when I chat online
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Silvia
@Shxrubia (2752)
• Indonesia
7 May 21
Yeah, I use an emoji a lot and it's very important to me.
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Mildred Tabitha
@mildredtabitha (16079)
• Nairobi, Kenya
7 May 21
I'm glad you use it. It always spice up a conversation
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ShannyBananny
@shaggin (71666)
• United States
8 May 21
Emojis can help yes and lighten up the seriousness of something we may say.
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Mildred Tabitha
@mildredtabitha (16079)
• Nairobi, Kenya
8 May 21
Very true. I've experienced it in conversation
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much2say
@much2say (53944)
• Los Angeles, California
7 May 21
That's why I like using them here . . . a little facial expression can add to the tone of the words .
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Mildred Tabitha
@mildredtabitha (16079)
• Nairobi, Kenya
8 May 21
Very much true. You are right about that
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Sanjeev
@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
9 May 21
I don't use emojis much as they can be wrongly interpreted sometimes. I always prefer to do a plain text while messaging.
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Mildred Tabitha
@mildredtabitha (16079)
• Nairobi, Kenya
9 May 21
That's a very good reason. I understand your point. Emojis could be misinterpreted. I just find plain texts to be a little serious
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (86828)
• United States
8 May 21
I do like emojis..see?
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Mildred Tabitha
@mildredtabitha (16079)
• Nairobi, Kenya
9 May 21
I see it. I do like them too
DianneN
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
7 May 21
I use it too often, but it’s a difficult habit to break.
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Mildred Tabitha
@mildredtabitha (16079)
• Nairobi, Kenya
8 May 21
Haha. I think it is a good habit. No need to break it
Pinay Ako
@AkoPinay (11544)
• Philippines
8 May 21
I like emoji. Sometimes I just send emoji alone to let somebody know that I remember them.
Mildred Tabitha
@mildredtabitha (16079)
• Nairobi, Kenya
8 May 21
That's is nice. And that method is very easy to remind someone of your presence. I like emoji too
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
7 May 21
I use them often on this site.
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Mildred Tabitha
@mildredtabitha (16079)
• Nairobi, Kenya
7 May 21
That's good. It makes the conversation very friendly and welcoming
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Nevena Zivkovic
@Nevena83 (65280)
• Serbia
7 May 21
They definitely help the interlocutors to understand each other better.
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Mildred Tabitha
@mildredtabitha (16079)
• Nairobi, Kenya
8 May 21
Yes it does. I agree