Compared to previous generations, Gen-Z is very different. Even though we may not fully comprehend them, it could be beneficial for us to be aware of some of them so that we are always informed.
This article will explain how something that may seem harmless to us might be viewed as “rude” by another person.
Continue reading to learn more.
After Baby Boomers and Gen-Xers were perplexed by millennials, Generation Z is now confusing everyone. Like any other youthful generation, Gen Z exhibits a number of characteristics that are difficult for older people to understand.
It appears that many young people do not find the “thumbs up” emoji to be pleasant and view it as “passive aggressive,” describing it as something that may even be “triggering” for certain individuals.
“I started a ‘adult’ job where we use Microsoft Teams to connect with each other for work,” said a Gen-Zer who recently entered the workforce. At the moment, you can only react to messages with a limited number of emojis (unless you answer, in which case you can use any emoji). The majority of folks at work constantly give each other the “thumbs up.”
“I don’t use it much,” they continued. I respond, even if it’s only a quick “Great!” or I “heart” reactions. or “Thank you!” In addition, I believe that I use too many exclamation points, but that’s another matter.
“Anyway, I think it’s normal for to ‘thumbs up’ messages, but I still feel like it’s such an unsettling response,” they said as they asked for feedback.
Is this how anyone else feels?
“The thumbs-up emoji is used to be really passive-aggressive for younger people (I’m 24 for reference),” said one user, echoing this sentiment.
“It probably feels unsettling because it’s impersonal,” another person said, adding that “from this post alone, you seem like the kind of person who prefers more genuine interactions with others.”
The way a thumbs-up emoji is used and what it might mean to various people appears to vary with generation. How do you feel about the emoji’s new meaning? Tell us in the comments section. Spread the word about this to others who might find it interesting.
