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The new images include same-sex couples of different races and men in wedding veils.
Little smiley or sad faces peeking out from mobile phones and tablets and computer screens are not another fad of those born after 1990. Emoticons are more like the hieroglyphs used by ancient Egyptians. In fact, few realize that these tiny graphics are the first digital language to be widely used around the world. 92% of people on the Internet send emoticons every day. It is no coincidence that in 2015 the smiley face – smiley, was chosen as the word of the year by the Oxford Dictionary.
Proof that they have become a digital language is their development. More or less, they, like the whole world, affirm the principles of tolerance and diversity. In 2015, emoticons of human faces appeared, in which the color of the skin, and thus the race, can be determined. Additionally, images were created representing same-sex couples as well as other cultures. There are emoticons of people with physical disabilities. It is becoming increasingly fashionable for them to be sexually neutral, that is. to be used for both men and women. There is another trend in the fair sex: their representatives are shown as doctors, surfers, weightlifters and other professions that are highly respected or considered more suitable for men.
Last but not least
the same
user can
transform into
emoticon
Some online platforms allow everyone to create a graphic image of themselves by choosing their hair and eye color, nose and lip shape, hairstyle, etc.
At the beginning of 2020, there are 117 new emoticons. For the next they prepare with 100 more. They affirm the same tendencies: tolerance and diversity prevail. There will be images of mixed-nationality couples, men in wedding veils, bearded women in tuxedos, single parents caring for their children, and more.
There is already an emoticon for transgender sex. Due to the coronavirus, small faces whose mouth and nose are covered with a protective mask are becoming increasingly popular.
In all languages there are words whose meaning many people do not know, so it is with emoticons. Some are used incorrectly because their meaning is unclear. It is not about the smiling face, which is a sign that everything is fine, or the heart, which obviously symbolizes love.
Take for example the red face with sharp teeth, two horns on the head and a black mane. It is often used as a sign of a demon or devil. In fact, this is pretty bad.
The emoticon
It represents
mythical
creature of
The Japanese
folklore
It is most popular in New Years. Then in some places in Japan, men dress up like him because they believe this will drive away evil spirits who want to hurt them in the new year, that is. it resembles the customs of pampering in Bulgaria.
Another emoticon that is commonly used incorrectly is that of a man or a woman who has raised their hand to the middle of their face, palm up. It is usually sent to show that someone has no opinion. The raised arm is mistaken for a shrug, which means apathy. However, the emoticon is a signal to a person who is ready to give you information. Therefore, it is used correctly if you are asked a question that you can answer completely and easily.
One of the most misused emoticons is the smiley face with the tongue sticking out. It is usually intended to irritate the other person or to show that you think something is stupid. In fact, its meaning is much simpler. With that you show
what did you eat
Food that
is I was
extremely
delicious
Another example is the muscular arm bent at the elbow. It is often used as a sign of training and sport. However, the original meaning is quite different. Show the joy of a job well done.
One of the newer emoticons is the hand in which the fingers are bent and the tips of the thumb, middle finger and index finger touch. It comes from Italy, where it is used to mean “What else do you want?” It has different meanings in other parts of the world. In Israel, it is as if you are telling your interlocutor to relax and be patient. K-pop artists make this gesture to show that they are kind to their fans.
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