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Playful emojis in the workplace

3 emojis carry the “Playful” 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.

Angry Face

Boomer / Gen X
Genuine anger, displeasure, or warning.
Millennial
Being mad at a situation, often used in a mildly playful rant.
Gen Z
Used ironically to show fake outrage over something trivial.
IronicPlayful
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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.

Left-Facing Fist

Boomer / Gen X
A fist bump (left side).
Millennial
Part of a fist bump sequence.
Gen Z
Hitting someone; used in combat roleplay.
Playful
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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.

Right-Facing Fist

Boomer / Gen X
A fist bump (right side).
Millennial
Part of a fist bump sequence.
Gen Z
Paired with left fist to signify a successful collaboration.
Playful