Generations often have differing perspectives on what something means. In this case, the Thumbs Up emoji is popular among older generations but is viewed as “passive-aggressive” by younger ...

The "thumbs-up" emoji is considered rude — and, according to Gen Z, it makes people who use it look old. Among the list of emojis that make texters look old to Gen Z: the red heart, the clapping ...

“For younger people, the thumbs-up emoji is used to be really passive-aggressive,” a 24-year-old Redditor wrote. “It’s super rude if someone just sends you a thumbs up,” they added.

The thumbs-up emoji proved pivotal in a case involving farmer Chris Achter of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, and a 2021 deal to sell 87 metric tons of flax to grain buyer Kent Mickleborough.

Emoji really can speed things up in the office, and slapping a ️ or a 🎉 on a message can make a rote communication feel friendly and fun. Their reception is not always smooth, however.

While different generations have different preferences for emoji communications, for baby boomers, aged 60 to 78, the "thumbs-up" emoji ( ) is the most-popular choice, with over 52 percent of ...

Sending a "thumbs-up" emoji over text can have major legal implications after a judge in Canada ruled the simple response can represent agreeing to a legally binding contract. Justice T.J. Keene ...

Based on consumer research in 2021 on 2,000 16 to 29-year-olds, news report s claim that the thumbs up emoji is the number-one emoji that makes you look old.

The thumbs-up emoji isn’t passive-aggressive – Gen Z need to get over it. The younger generation interprets the popular emoji as a sign of aggression in the workplace.