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Judgmental emojis in the workplace

8 emojis carry the โ€œJudgmentalโ€ tag. Here is what each one means to Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z โ€” and how risky it is to send at work.

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Face with Raised Eyebrow

Boomer / Gen X
Skepticism, doubt, or questioning a statement.
Millennial
Disbelief; 'Are you serious right now?'
Gen Z
Extreme judgment; giving someone the 'side-eye' for suspicious behavior.
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Risk 5/10iScores 1โ€“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.

Unamused Face

Boomer / Gen X
Annoyance, displeasure, or grumpiness.
Millennial
Expressing mild frustration or dealing with a minor inconvenience.
Gen Z
Genuine annoyance; judging someone harshly for their actions.
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Risk 3/10iScores 1โ€“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.

Confused Face

Boomer / Gen X
Lack of understanding or mild disagreement.
Millennial
Mild awkwardness or uncertainty about how to respond.
Gen Z
Denotes an 'um, okay?' reaction; judging someone's weird behavior.
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Risk 4/10iScores 1โ€“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.

Neutral Face

Boomer / Gen X
No emotion, neutrality, or a plain face.
Millennial
Deadpan reaction to a terrible joke; 'I am not amused.'
Gen Z
The ultimate sign of unimpressed judgment; 'Hold up, wait' when used with hands.
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Risk 4/10iScores 1โ€“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.

Expressionless Face

Boomer / Gen X
Boredom, annoyance, or lacking enthusiasm.
Millennial
Extreme annoyance; dealing with someone's incompetence.
Gen Z
Utter exhaustion with someone's behavior; ready to block them.
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Risk 5/10iScores 1โ€“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.

Nauseated Face

Boomer / Gen X
Physical sickness, nausea, or disgust.
Millennial
Absolute disgust at a situation, food, or behavior.
Gen Z
'This makes me sick'; judging someone's horrible aesthetic or take.
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Risk 3/10iScores 1โ€“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.

Raised Hand

Boomer / Gen X
Stop, halt, or volunteering.
Millennial
Setting a boundary; 'talk to the hand.'
Gen Z
'Stop right there'; used with a neutral face for judgment.
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Risk 4/10iScores 1โ€“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.