I have a Russian friend who indicates smiles in text chats with ))), the more the happier, e.g. Hi!! So great to see you!))))) It's a Russian thing, not just

I have a Russian friend who indicates smiles in text chats with ))), the more the happier, e.g. Hi!! So great to see you!))))) It's a Russian thing, not just her, I think. Very cute, I like it.