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Nosy emojis in the workplace

3 emojis carry the “Nosy” 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.

Face with Peeking Eye

Boomer / Gen X
Hiding from something scary but wanting to look.
Millennial
Secondhand embarrassment; watching a trainwreck unfold.
Gen Z
'I know I shouldn't look, but I'm looking'; highly nosy.
NosyEmbarrassed
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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