why do we use emojis?
Emojis are those small icons—smiley faces, winking eyes, hearts of all shapes, sizes and colors—that we use in text messages, emails and social media. They are everywhere these days because they increase the precision and nuance of our often super-brief and open-to-misunderstanding communications. Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. Emojis are not labeled, so their meaning is up to those who use them. But because they often telegraph an easily identified thought or feeling, they are mostly understood in context. They help us to add tone and clarity to our communication. Those colorful symbols are everywhere these days, even as decoration in high-fashion collections and, very soon, in movies . Yes, emojis have left the digital realm and are firmly entrenched in today’s wider popular culture. At the same time, those little smiling faces have changed the way we communicate.The world can sigh with relief - a set of 72 new...