“The thumbs-up emoji is used to be really passive-aggressive for younger people,” one commenter said in response to the article.
A simple thumbs up is really impolite. Consequently, I, too, had an odd time adapting, as my place of employment is same.
“It probably feels unsettling because it’s impersonal, and based just off this post, you seem like the kind of person who prefers more genuine interactions with others,” another participant said.
On X, the discussion persisted, and the number of agreeing participants increased.
The thumbs up emoji is aggressive in a passive way, and I don’t even create the rules. “I don’t know why, it’s just bad vibes,” someone said.
Therefore, consider the potential impact on the recipient the next time you consider giving someone a thumbs up.
