National Emoji Day
7/17/2020
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"Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow.
The shadow is what we think of it;
the tree is the real thing."
---Abraham Lincoln
COMMUNICATION
Communication is not a universal language and different words and symbols means different things to different people. For example, when someone in the United States sends a family member a Happy Face, the person who receives it may feel happy. However, depending on who you send a Happy Face too, doesn't necessarily mean the same to them, as it does to you. Watching Asian news this morning, the news anchor woman explained that a "Smiley Face to the Chinese means something completely different, such as: A despising, mocking, and even obnoxious attitude."
Smiling with a wave can be perceived as even more insulting. In America it may be a hello or goodbye. To others it may perceived as "I despise you and really don't want to talk with you. Go Away!"
In business, we must remember that in order to succeed you must be able to communicate properly and with etiquette. Using emoji is digital communication. Beware and be careful how you use it. Since today is National Emoji Day, you might want to think twice before you automatically send out an emoji. Digital technology is tricky. When in doubt, don't ---Patricia Feager
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