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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2016 19:38:34 GMT
I always do. But very few people that I text with seem to use them, and these texts can sometimes seem very curt to me. I guess I just really like the little smileys and animals (some of them are so darn cute!) and pictures of food and wine glasses and what-not. But more to the point, I just feel like it adds something, context or whatever.
I don't have kids , so I know that I am often behind the times...like I didn't realize that "LOL" was SO OVER until very recently (and then I promptly decided that I don't care and still use it anyway) so is using emojis in texts considered the dorkiest thing ever or something?
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Post by chirpingcricket on Apr 15, 2016 19:44:53 GMT
I do; especially since my sister got some new-fangled audio system in her car that reads text messages and emojis out loud while she's driving. I text emoji streams to her. My favorite, though, is flame-poop-flame-poop-flame-poop-poop-poop. Yes, I am 12 years old at heart.
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Post by MorningPerson on Apr 15, 2016 19:46:29 GMT
Yes, with certain friends we've had entire conversations with just emojis. Some people aren't into it though, so I usually leave the extra artwork out of our conversations.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2016 19:47:09 GMT
I do. I have one friend with whom I communicate almost solely in GIFs and emoji. It's pretty funny.
I use them pretty much exclusively for humorous intent.
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Post by lesley on Apr 15, 2016 19:48:24 GMT
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Post by maryland on Apr 15, 2016 20:15:20 GMT
No, I have no idea how!
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Post by Zee on Apr 15, 2016 20:15:33 GMT
Sometimes DD and I communicate solely with emojis. It's funny. And I am never giving up LOL, sometimes it's really the only way to convey online that you're kidding.
No shits given by this old bat about what kids think of my lolol-ing!
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Post by oaksong on Apr 15, 2016 20:20:46 GMT
Always, even with business colleagues. At least the ones who know me well enough.
DD and I have some inside emoji phrases that we use to crack each other up. For some unknown reason, my mother likes to use the little ghost with the eye patch like a signature or smiley. So strange. That one really makes us laugh because we always know who we're referring to when used in a string with other emojis.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2016 20:21:02 GMT
I use them all the time in texts and when I'm Skyping the husband. I'm particularly fond of the dancing monkey
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Post by chaosisapony on Apr 15, 2016 20:28:50 GMT
Yep, I have a few favorites I use. However I wouldn't say I use a smiley every single time I text. I also still "LOL" but I'm another one that doesn't care if it isn't in style anymore or whatever.
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Post by scrappert on Apr 15, 2016 20:53:08 GMT
LOL!!
Yes, I use them, too.
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Post by YooHoot on Apr 15, 2016 20:55:17 GMT
I insert the poop with eyes whenever I can.
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Post by ChicagoKTS on Apr 15, 2016 21:12:02 GMT
Yep. . . .and most of those I text with do also. But then we're all very mature adults and don't have a need to be or feel "cool" or "hip".
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Post by M~ on Apr 15, 2016 23:12:44 GMT
Not really?
I [insert raised eyebrow] a lot. In other words, I write in my facial expressions, as in [squinting with disbelief] (as opposed to squinting with belief? Or [cutting hand gesture] or [dismissive snap]Pfft!
I'm not into emojis or whatever you call them.
I swear a lot (more so than usual)
And for some reason, I use Spanish sayings....a LOT. But in English.
Like, "He's such a fucking zero to the left, sabes, G?" [dismissive snap][teeth sucking sound]"
I also do not abbreviate. I use LOL sparingly. [insert evil cackle]
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Post by azredhead on Apr 15, 2016 23:13:09 GMT
I would say 90% of the time depending on who it's is and what the text and my mood
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Post by refugeepea on Apr 15, 2016 23:14:09 GMT
I don't know how to do emojis on my phone. I do the smiley face on occasion.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Apr 15, 2016 23:17:59 GMT
Sometimes DD and I communicate solely with emojis. It's funny. And I am never giving up LOL, sometimes it's really the only way to convey online that you're kidding. No shits given by this old bat about what kids think of my lolol-ing! I've never cared at all what other people think about the things I like, so I just do what I do. And any kids who care can get off my lawn!
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Post by jayfab on Apr 15, 2016 23:18:56 GMT
Yup, I sure do use them along with LOL. Don't care if I'm uncool. I own it LOL.
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Post by scrapnatya on Apr 15, 2016 23:20:02 GMT
I'm big on the "thumbs up" lately.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Apr 15, 2016 23:20:21 GMT
I insert the poop with eyes whenever I can. My DD likes that one so much I'm thinking of getting her a plush poo emoji doll for her birthday!
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Post by annabella on Apr 15, 2016 23:25:24 GMT
I only use them for birthday greetings because that's what people send me so I reciprocate. Otherwise I find them childish.
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Post by femalebusiness on Apr 15, 2016 23:31:44 GMT
Never when I text but I use them on this board. I have no idea why...analyze me!
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Post by femalebusiness on Apr 15, 2016 23:32:45 GMT
I insert the poop with eyes whenever I can. My DD likes that one so much I'm thinking of getting her a plush poo emoji doll for her birthday! This made me hoot out loud.
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Post by AussieMeg on Apr 15, 2016 23:34:24 GMT
The only time I use them in text messages is when I want to make sure the recipient gets that I am joking or using snark. Occasionally I will use a after someone has said something amusing. I also use them as a way to signal the end of the conversation - as in, I acknowledge your message and I've finished talking now.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Apr 16, 2016 0:53:07 GMT
Yes, I tend to end one or two sentences with a smiley/emoji. Like someone else mentioned, otherwise texts can feel curt.
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Post by KelleeM on Apr 16, 2016 1:03:56 GMT
All the time. And so do my 62 year old sister and 68 year old husband. Even if they're childish!
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Post by evnimom on Apr 16, 2016 1:28:46 GMT
I'll send the lipstick print one to DH if I'm feeling it. He loves getting that one.
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Post by freecharlie on Apr 16, 2016 1:35:56 GMT
Only when I am being a brat and trying to annoy a particular friend
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Post by artbabe on Apr 16, 2016 2:15:11 GMT
I just read an article about this. 70% of the information people get through face to face communication is non-verbal, such as gestures, facial expressions, tone, etc. When you text you are removing all of those non-verbal clues that help people understand each other. This is why emojis have become popular, and almost necessary, as people have begun to rely more and more on text as a preferred way of communication. Emojis put gesture, facial expression, and tone back into the conversation so that meaning won't be lost. I love emojis and I don't think they are childish. Okay, the poop one is, but a lot of them are really useful. Actually, you can say a lot with a poop emoji. They are also a form of shorthand. For example, I asked my 13-year-old nephew where he was. He texted 3 emojis- an old man, spaghetti, and pizza. Oh- he is at the Italian restaurant with grampa. My 6-year-old nephew can't read so his texting consists solely of emojis. I get some interesting emojis. Poop definitely is involved.
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Post by KikiPea on Apr 16, 2016 2:16:05 GMT
Yes, as does a lot of people I text with. Not all, but most.
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