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I like the bloated balloon one and a period/pre-period emojis would be good. A few women in my life (managers/directors/executives) are terrified to talk about

I like the bloated balloon one and a period/pre-period emojis would be good. A few women in my life (managers/directors/executives) are terrified to talk about their periods because it could be used against them. I'm going to risk turning this into one of those "Normalize <XYZ>" tweets.. But cramps, bloating, irritability, pain, any number of other things. I want a status emoji for headaches and "didn't sleep well". Something that says lay off the knucklehead stuff today/for a few hours. Period and pre-period ones would be good too. If I need to I don't hesitate to start meetings with: "I had 5 hours of sleep so let's see how this goes." Let people talk about why they feel they way they feel. Three rejected period proposals. Just make one. Let’s do one for prostates too. I have one uncle who died of prostate cancer and another one who won’t get a prostate exam. I don't even have a walnut emoji to throw at him in the meantime.

Swizec 4y ago
I would love a “Hi I’ve been in meetings for 5 hours and forgot to eat” emoji. But instead I have to be double extra cautious I don’t come off as short or mean when people have boneheaded ideas.
- joshspankit 4y ago
  Would you be open to a generic “hangry” emoji?
  - speed_spread 4y ago
    If you accept hangry then we have to go back and also accept that fantastic angry poo, for balance.
jenadine 4y ago
Note that a period emoji was approved in 2019 https://emojipedia.org/drop-of-blood/ https://emojipedia.org/drop-of-blood/
potamic 4y ago
The problem with normalising things is that it tends to become an expectation. An environment where people are open about their personal well being is challenging for someone who needs privacy. The one who takes unexplained time off risks appearing insincere. I feel it's more inclusive to insist on not discussing personal situations in public. If you need time off, just take time off. Every person is different and will have their own needs and situations. I don't need to know why and even if I did, it is has zero bearing on the matter, unless we share a personal relationship.
- miiiiiike 4y ago
  We're saying the say thing but it appears that we're not because you're taking my argument to places I wouldn't. I'm for professionals saying whatever they feel they need to say so that they can be understood and perceived in the way they want to be perceived and understood. If not talking about something causes stress, talking about it could help. If talking about it causes stress, don't talk about it. I work with people around the globe so knowing my sleep schedule helps the people who work with me. For example, I don't like reviewing UX, visual design, or anything involving RxJS when I'm tired. I know this, they know this, so I review things when I'm rested. Similarly I want to know what the people around me need me to know. Let professionals decide. "Culturally" the scales shouldn't be tilted too far in either direction. Also talking about different types of people.. Moving from an expectation of an instant response to the expectation of a 24-ish-hour response does wonders for communication. Let people think and maybe sleep on it. Keeps the in the moment thinkers from steamrolling the nap and shower thinkers. Does wonders.

Swizec 4y ago

I would love a “Hi I’ve been in meetings for 5 hours and forgot to eat” emoji. But instead I have to be double extra cautious I don’t come off as short or mean when people have boneheaded ideas.

joshspankit 4y ago
Would you be open to a generic “hangry” emoji?
- speed_spread 4y ago
  If you accept hangry then we have to go back and also accept that fantastic angry poo, for balance.

jenadine 4y ago

Note that a period emoji was approved in 2019 https://emojipedia.org/drop-of-blood/ https://emojipedia.org/drop-of-blood/

potamic 4y ago

The problem with normalising things is that it tends to become an expectation. An environment where people are open about their personal well being is challenging for someone who needs privacy. The one who takes unexplained time off risks appearing insincere. I feel it's more inclusive to insist on not discussing personal situations in public. If you need time off, just take time off. Every person is different and will have their own needs and situations. I don't need to know why and even if I did, it is has zero bearing on the matter, unless we share a personal relationship.

miiiiiike 4y ago
We're saying the say thing but it appears that we're not because you're taking my argument to places I wouldn't. I'm for professionals saying whatever they feel they need to say so that they can be understood and perceived in the way they want to be perceived and understood. If not talking about something causes stress, talking about it could help. If talking about it causes stress, don't talk about it. I work with people around the globe so knowing my sleep schedule helps the people who work with me. For example, I don't like reviewing UX, visual design, or anything involving RxJS when I'm tired. I know this, they know this, so I review things when I'm rested. Similarly I want to know what the people around me need me to know. Let professionals decide. "Culturally" the scales shouldn't be tilted too far in either direction. Also talking about different types of people.. Moving from an expectation of an instant response to the expectation of a 24-ish-hour response does wonders for communication. Let people think and maybe sleep on it. Keeps the in the moment thinkers from steamrolling the nap and shower thinkers. Does wonders.