The confusing world of emoticons
There is no guide book that specifies the exact meaning of every emoji, right? While a few of the emoticons are self-explanatory, others might have different meanings for every individual. For instance, the thumb-up, broken heart, animal face ones are quite obvious to understand but there are a few that may not be as obvious as you think.
The misunderstood emoji
The festive season is upon us and our smartphones seem to be buzzing round the clock. Whether it is Whatsapp groups (especially the family ones), social networking sites or other messengers, we all receive texts and images on the festive occasion. In case, you revert to it with a hands-joined emoji, friends, you have got it all wrong! How? Read on…
What it actually means!
The hands-joined emoji does not indicate you are praying, bowing down or simply replying ‘namaste’! It actually represents a ‘high-five’; give it a careful look again!
The next time....
So the next time, your aunt or uncle wishes you happy Navratri, happy Diwali or Durga Puja, remember you don’t intend to give them a high-five and ergo, be an informed-emoticon user (pun intended). You can spare a few seconds and simply thank them (type, type) for their wishes. Writing down your heartfelt reply would only strengthen the bond. For other not-so-close people, sending the high-five emoticon would work too!