Is the smiley face passive aggressive? We asked Gen-Z and Millennials what the emoji means to them

Younger people tend to use the emoji to convey sarcasm or irony

If you're over 30, it's safer not to use emoji

Dear Millennials, Here's Why Gen Z Hates Your 'Thumbs Up' Emoji - Tech

Gen Z Emojis and What They Mean

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We're all using these major emojis wrong according to Gen Z kids - even the smiley - Daily Star

How well do you speak emoji?

Smiley face emoji is a joke, millennials told

Chinese people mean something very different when they send you a smiley emoji, smiley

Emojis In The Workplace: The Unspoken Language For Team Building

Gen Z says this emoji is 'passive-aggressive' — are you still using it?

💀Gen Z Emojis Are Becoming Increasingly Difficult To Understand

Quiz: Are you fluent in Gen Z office slang? - Washington Post