3 ms·
I know it’s probably not how many developers typically roll, but since working fully remote and living more in chat tools I’ve started to throw emoji around har
by ccakes 4y ago
I know it’s probably not how many developers typically roll, but since working fully remote and living more in chat tools I’ve started to throw emoji around hard.
Originally the inspiration came from a consultant I worked with pre-pandemic who was very liberal with emoji. At first I wasn’t a fan but after a while he wore me down
It’s a simply way to add that missing tone back into a non-verbal message and given the changes in work environment that we’ve all been through, plus a younger generation coming through, emoji usage is definitely “professional” enough for the workplace.
I agree with the parent that speaking to a professional is probably a good idea, but you could also try to jazz up your comms. It can be fun!
- bussierem 4y agoI fully agree with this advice as to a way to communicate your actual feelings in a sentence. Emojis don't work here, but the difference between "I have no idea what I'm doing... :D" and "I have no idea what I'm doing... :(" is a large one, and having that to communicate it is quite handy. THAT SAID, to @ccakes -- while I agree with your statement, it unfortunately doesn't help the OP. They specifically said that they have a problem with INTERPRETING comments in the worst possible light. The solution for that will not be to use more emojis themselves -- they would need their coworkers to do so.
- yunwal 4y agoIf you start using emojis with coworkers you interact with frequently in a way that seems useful, at least some will start using them as well. I always use conventional comments (https://conventionalcomments.org https://conventionalcomments.org) because of a similar issue, and whenever I join a new team, I find other people start doing it too, without even explicitly pushing it.