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Gossip emojis in the workplace

2 emojis carry the “Gossip” 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 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.

Ear

Boomer / Gen X
Hearing, listening, or the ear.
Millennial
'I'm listening' or 'tell me more.'
Gen Z
Eavesdropping on drama; 'I'm all ears.'
NosyGossip
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Risk 4/10iScores 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.

Eyes

Boomer / Gen X
'I see you,' looking, or physical eyes.
Millennial
Nosy gossip, 'following' a thread, or drama.
Gen Z
Side-eye, extreme judgment, or looking disrespectfully.
JudgmentalGossipNosy