From universal approval to cold or dismissive, the iconic thumbs-up emoji is losing favor with some. ... It might be efficient, but it doesn’t always come across as warm or genuine.

Gen Zers are calling out the popular thumbs-up emoji for being “rude” and “hostile,” even saying they feel attacked whenever they see it used in the workplace.

“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.

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 Top ten emojis that make you look ...

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.