Hard agree as a member of Young People. Young People have been telling everyone to stop using the “thumbs up” emoji because it’s too “passively aggressive.”
Someone on Reddit asked other millennials and Gen Zers if the “thumbs up” emoji was also making them mad.
They wrote, “I started a “adult” job where we use Microsoft Teams to work together.”
“Right now, you can only respond to a message with a few emojis (unless you respond, in which case you can use any emoji).” A lot of people at work always give the “thumbs up” sign.
“I don’t use it often.” Either I “heart” comments or answer, even if it’s just a quick “Great!” or “Thanks!” (But that’s a different story.) I also think I use too many exclamation points.
“Anyway, I think it’s normal for to get “thumbs up” messages, but I still think it’s a really strange response.” Does anyone else feel this way?”
And they got a lot of responses, some of which agreed with them and some of which didn’t.
Someone said, “If you don’t mind using the heart emoji, I don’t understand why you’re afraid to use the thumbs up.” Before I used the heart (which means “love it” or “feeling the feels”), I used the thumbs up, which meant “I agree” or “ok.” That’s just me, though.
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But a user who is 24 years old called the emoji “super rude” and pointed out how the way we talk has changed over the years.
They wrote, “For younger people (I’m 24 years old, just so you know), the thumbs up emoji is used to be really passive-aggressive.” If someone just sends you a thumbs up, that’s really rude. I also had a hard time getting used to things because my job is the same.
“Yes, it’s a difference in how people of different generations talk to each other.” It’s not something people my age do at work, but Gen Xers always do it. Before I could get used to it, I thought it meant they were mad at me.
“It probably feels unsettling because it’s impersonal, and based on this post alone, you seem like the type of person who likes more real interactions with others,” said a third person.
Someone else said, “Damn it!” Gen-Z makes me feel bad about myself. A simple thumbs-up. “Don’t look so far.”
Don’t add that annoying thumb at the end of your message the next time. Instead, think twice and leave it out.
Is that not the case? If so, add about five to the end to be passive-aggressive.
