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Awkward emojis in the workplace

1 emoji carries the “Awkward” 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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Grimacing Face

Boomer / Gen X
Awkwardness, mistakes, or physical pain.
Millennial
'Yikes'; extreme social awkwardness or secondhand cringe.
Gen Z
The physical embodiment of the word 'oof'; extreme discomfort.