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🐟🎣 = Fishing for compliments: Most people think the smiley-faced emoji (🙂) is the digital equivalent of a fake smile. Pick something happier. I like 🤗, 🥰 and 😃. Lately, I’m all about the 💯.
🫣 Get with the program: To Gen Z, the classic 😊 isn’t cute, it’s a side-eye smirk dragged straight from the depths of emotional warfare. What boomers think says “warmth,” zoomers read as “Congrats on being dumb.” Up your emoji game. Instead of 👍, I use 💯 or 🫡. The ol’ ♥️ is fine, but I prefer 🫶 these days.
⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Need an emoji fast? On Windows, press Windows key + . (period) to open the emoji keyboard. On Mac, it’s Command + Control + Space. No excuse for dry replies. 😉
🎙️ Say the emoji on iPhone: Here’s a fast way to add emojis. Just tap the microphone icon in the text field and say the emoji’s name, like “thumbs up emoji” for 👍. It’ll drop right into your message. The catch? You need the exact name. Don’t worry, I’ve got the full list for you.
⚡️ 3-second tech genius: That 🙂 emoji? It’s now seen as fake nice. Skip it. Use 😃, 😁 or 🤗 instead. Unless, of course, you’re aiming for “I’m smiling, but I hate you.”
😊 Add emojis fast: Want to add some spice to your messages? You don’t have to hunt for the right emoji or symbol. On Windows, press the Windows key + period (.). On Mac, hit Control + Command + Space. The full emoji panel will pop up right where your cursor is.
Say it with an emoji: There’s a shortcut to the emoji menu on your computer. On a Mac, press Ctrl + Cmd + spacebar to find that cute little slice of 🍕. For my Windows people, hold Windows + . (period).
💔 “Half-swiping” breaking teen hearts: It’s the ultimate Snapchat microghosting (paywall link) move, letting someone read a message without marking it as read. Just swipe on a message without lifting your finger. Want to catch them in the act? Snapchat+ ($4/month) adds an “eyes” emoji when they’re doing it.