Do your texts seem “naked” without emojis? 41% of people agree

Surprisingly, 41% of respondents feel their text messages are “naked” without emoji. This sentiment is particularly strong among Gen Z, with 70% of them believing emojis are essential in text messages, compared to 46% of Gen X.

Context matters, though. According to 32% of survey respondents, a single emoji can sometimes end a conversation.

This study, conducted by Speaker Research with 2,000 Americans, was released just before World Emoji Day on July 17.

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When it comes to the types of emojis we use, 58% prefer happy emojis like laughing or smiling faces, while 15% prefer sweet emojis like hearts and kisses. Interestingly, 38% of people dream of inventing their own emoji!

15% of people prefer to use emojis with hearts and kisses

As language evolves, emojis have become essential in communication, expressing feelings that words often can’t. Next time you’re texting, remember that a little emoji can complete your message.

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