A new survey found that four out of 10 Americans believe an emoji needs to be included in a message, otherwise it feels naked. 😲
The study, conducted by Talker Research ahead of World Emoji Day on July 17, surveyed 2,000 Americans aged 21 and over. It found that 41% of all age groups believe a message needs an emoji to be considered complete, and that number jumps when you just look at the youngest generation: 70% of Gen Z believe a message looks too weird without an emoji. However, 32% of respondents warned against using too many emojis, calling it a “conversation killer.” So it looks like there’s a fine line? 🤔
The survey also showed the positive impact of emojis on communication. Fifty-eight percent of respondents said emojis improve the way we talk to each other, showing a cultural shift where emojis represent emotions that words sometimes fail to express. 🗣️
The survey showed a preference for positive emojis, with 58% favoring happy symbols like smiling or laughing faces. Fifteen percent preferred sweet emojis such as hearts or kisses, while 4% opted for more playful choices like the smirking face or the dancing woman. 💃
Despite these varied preferences, only 5% of respondents said they don’t use emojis in their daily conversations, indicating that emojis are a firmly entrenched part of modern communication. 👏
