Gen Z says these are the emojis used by "old people"

Gen Z says these are the emojis used by "old people"

A poll of 2,000 people between 16 and 29 years of age shows that certain emojis are used only by "old people" - and one in particular comes across as "passive-aggressive". 

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According to some Gen Z'ers, the 'thumbs up' emoji can come across as rude and "passive-aggressive"; some even feel attacked when it is used. 

The Daily Mail reported on a 24-year-old Reddit user who believes that the 'thumbs up' emoji is best "never used in any situation" because it is "hurtful".

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"No one my age in the office does it, but the Gen X people always do it. Took me a bit to adjust and get [it] out of my head that it means they're mad at me," he added.

According to Daily Mail, a recent poll also showed that young people between 16 and 29 believe that certain emojis are only used by "old people". 

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These emojis include the thumbs up, the red love heart, the OK hand, and the crying emoji. 

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