The Pros and Cons Of The Use Of Emojis In Everyday Life 1 The Pros and Cons of the use of emojis in everyday life Sanjna Kavuru Nova Southeastern University COMP 1500 December 7, 2021 The Pros and Cons Of The Use Of Emojis In Everyday Life 2 Nowadays it is almost impossible to see messages that lack the use of emoticons, they are integrated into many different modes of communication like SMS, email, social media, etc. Emojis are now something that people have integrated into their everyday life and though there are negatives associated with the use of emoticons I believe that they help bridge the gap that exists within communicating online. An important aspect to consider when discussing the use of emojis is that they can indicate the tone of the conversation, and this is crucial when people are not communicating face to face. The tone of a message is something that can often be misunderstood when not said in person, however emojis enhance this aspect. It can, for instance, add to the happy feeling of a positive announcement or it can indicate bad news but at the same time lighten the mood of the conversation. Therefore, emojis can reflect what we intend to communicate over the internet, because often even before reading the message people notice the emoji attached to it first and this can set the mood of the conversation. Therefore, it is clear that emojis enhance the clarity and understanding of the message, something that simple words cannot do on their own. In addition to this, there are some people that are not the best at communicating their feelings through words, and emoticons over them an alternate because it easy to perceive feelings from visual representations. However, the meaning of emojis is also incredibly subjective and this is primarily because the meaning depends on the context of the message and the ever-changing cultural trends. In addition to this, new emojis are added every year and the interpretation of these changes can differ universally. For instance, while a upside down smiley face might mean being happy for The Pros and Cons Of The Use Of Emojis In Everyday Life 3 one person it could hold negative connotations for other people. It also depends on who you are communicating with, because sending a cryptic emoji will hold different reactions when sending it to a friend versus sending it to an older family member. Therefore, it is important to take into account the generational differences and what kind of understanding a certain emoji holds when sending it to another person. In addition to this, it is also important that people understand when it is appropriate to use emojis and when it is not, because using them in a formal email or letter can be incredibly unprofessional. In some cases, emojis do not fit the serious nature of a message and it can confuse the reader if the tone of the message and chosen emojis are conflicting. In conclusion, while emoticons are a relatively new phenomenon it is something that people have integrated into their lives across all ages. While it is a great way to communicate feelings through visual representation and clarify the tone of the message it is also important that people understand what situations are appropriate to use emojis and when they are not as this can lead to confusion or a misunderstanding of what the emoji is attempting to convey. The Pros and Cons Of The Use Of Emojis In Everyday Life 4 References: Krisch, J. A. (2016, April 12). How emojis are already ruining our day-to-day conversations. Vocativ. Retrieved December 8, 2021, from https://www.vocativ.com/308179/emojis-ruinconversation/index.html. Richards , M. (2019, October 19). The importance of emojis. Eternity. Retrieved December 8, 2021, from https://eternitymarketing.com/blog/the-importance-of-emojis.
