What is your most-used emoji?
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“😭— it’s versatile! Despite it being a crying face emoji, I use it when I'm having a laugh with my friends or when I am responding to good news. I reformed these tears to become something that’s positive for me, an expression of my outpouring of emotions.”
— Phyu, 18, Singapore
“😂 — the crying-with-laughter face. I used to never use it because I thought it was over-the-top (to my friends: sorry, but your cute cat does not make literal tears fall from my eyes). Now I use it all the time, often laughing at myself. I joke a lot and now understand the sentiment it expresses — that something brought levity and a bit of joy to you.”
— Molly, 17, New Zealand
“🤗— I feel it gives a welcoming vibe.”
— Natalia, 20, Mexico
“I use the 🙏 emoji the most because I love showing gratitude to people. In India, it's a symbol of welcome and gratefulness, and I feel it's the biggest thing on this planet. Acceptance and gratefulness bring sheer happiness and pleasure. I love being polite, thankful and honest around my circles!”
— Gunchaa, 18, India
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