The emojis I use most often are the thumbs-up and big-laugh emojis. Both help me express my feelings about messages on WhatsApp or other social media.

However, emojis are not just symbols. This is an instrument that really helps me to:

1. represent my opinion on information conveyed by others or praise/input simply and quickly. If I were to respond to comments on social media individually, how long would it take?
2. show my appreciation for the ongoing discussion. In the WA group, for example, there are often debates or jokes that I am actually too lazy to follow. But I do not want to be labeled arrogant. By sending a laughing or thumbs-up emoji, I state that I am listening to my friends’ conversations.
3. The emoji is my sincere expression to my discussion partner. On many occasions, I use them as a sign that I want to say goodbye or end the conversation.

Thanks to the experts who have created numerous emojis, although I only use a few. They have helped people express themselves simply and effectively.