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Aesthetic emojis in the workplace

4 emojis carry the “Aesthetic” tag. Here is what each one means to Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z — and how risky it is to send at work.

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Risk 3/10iScores 1–10 evaluate the likelihood of HR friction or legal liability based on employment litigation trends and sociolinguistic drift. Click here to read the full methodology.

Pensive Face

Boomer / Gen X
Deep thought, sorrow, or quiet sadness.
Millennial
Genuine sadness, empathy, or feeling regretful.
Gen Z
Used for the 'sad cowboy' aesthetic; often paired with other emojis for irony.
IronicAesthetic
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Risk 3/10iScores 1–10 evaluate the likelihood of HR friction or legal liability based on employment litigation trends and sociolinguistic drift. Click here to read the full methodology.

Cowboy Hat Face

Boomer / Gen X
Western themes, country music, or Texas.
Millennial
'Yeehaw'; embarking on a wild or mildly reckless adventure.
Gen Z
Used to mask deep emotional pain; the 'sad cowboy' coping mechanism.
AestheticMasking
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Risk 2/10iScores 1–10 evaluate the likelihood of HR friction or legal liability based on employment litigation trends and sociolinguistic drift. Click here to read the full methodology.

Victory Hand

Boomer / Gen X
Peace sign, victory, or two of something.
Millennial
'Peace out'; leaving a situation or softening a goodbye.
Gen Z
Dissolving into the ether; leaving a chaotic situation casually.
CasualAesthetic
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Risk 2/10iScores 1–10 evaluate the likelihood of HR friction or legal liability based on employment litigation trends and sociolinguistic drift. Click here to read the full methodology.

Bone

Boomer / Gen X
Dogs, skeletons, or Halloween.
Millennial
Throwing a dog a bone, or injuries.
Gen Z
Being entirely stripped down; 'bare bones' or dead.
Aesthetic