“Hey, I went to the store today!❤️🥔🫛🫑🍅🛒😁” This text is most likely sent by a boomer. I notice that my friends and I pepper our texts with emojis, yet when I write to my millennial children, there is rarely a heart, big smile, eye roll, wink, or other cute expression of feeling. Just an observation – But – Is Emoji Generational?
I decided to review my most recent texts with my children and people over the curve. My five-year-old granddaughter’s definition of the curve.
Nana, I am young and at the beginning of the curve. And then some people are on the curve, and old people are going down the curve.” I hesitantly asked, “So, where am I on this curve?” Noa’s thoughtful and hesitant reply, “Hmm, you are on top of the curve.
Ok, I will take that as a win! So those on the curve and beyond, in my opinion, have a different texting style and emoji usage..
Boomer Texts on My Phone
I know who to ask ❤️
Thank you 😊😍❤️” (oops that was me)
Having so many issues while working from home 🙄😒
Phew that’s really good news that’s the stuff I like to hear ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏😘😘
Millennial Text on My Phone
Agreed
Thank you
What a disaster
Nothing, I’m good
Same to you, thanks
AI (Artificial intelligence) Opinion on the Topic
I asked AI about the differences in texting styles between the two age groups –
“When compared to Millennial’s, Boomers tend to use more formal language in texts, often with proper grammar and punctuation, while Millennials use more abbreviations, emojis, and informal language, reflecting a preference for quick and casual communication. Boomers may also be less comfortable with emojis and may use them less frequently, while Millennial’s often incorporate them to express emotions more readily”
Well, there goes my whole study! 😒😟☹️😖😒😡🤬
I asked several other times using different keywords, and the internet still insisted that Gen Z is the star emoji user.
Maybe my millennial’s are just not that enthusiastic? Perhaps my peers are too enthusiastic?
Before I close, I will use every emoji in my vault to say, GO BILLS!!!!!!! 🏈🔥💪🎉💥🚩📣👏🙌🤩🦬💙🤍❤️✨🎊🎆🥳🏆🎯🎶🎈🎷🎺🔔💃🕺🏟️📢🗣️🔴⚪🔵🎖️🚀⚡🌟
Your Turn! I would love to hear your comments