Emoticons, How to Communicate using Punctuations Marks
Sometimes teachers and students in your English class will use punctuation marks to communicate when they write in chat or if they send you an Email. These are called ‘emoticons’ and they are a very quick way to explain emotions or feelings. In this blog, I’ll show you the most common emoticons in Languagelab.
Where do Emoticons come from?
The word emoticons come from the words ‘emotion’ and ‘icon’ mixed together. They are a simple way that people can explain the way they feel without using too many words. People wanted a way to tell each how they felt without using long sentences with a lot of complicated grammar.
When can you use Emoticons?
Emoticons are very informal, that means you can use them with your friends but not with your boss. You can use them in a text message but not in a formal letter.
Some Emoticons
These are the most common emoticons,
|
Icon |
Meaning
|
Icon |
Meaning |
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:-) |
I’m smiling, I’m happy
|
:-( |
Sad, depressed |
|
;-) |
|
:D |
Big smile , grin |
|
:-* |
Kiss on the cheek
|
=0 |
Surprised or shocked |
|
:-S |
|
:( |
I’m crying |
|
:-P |
Sticking out your tongue (some people might find this rude) |
: I |
Expressionless, indifferent, emotionless |
More Emoticons
If really like these and would like to find out more, there is a very big list at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_common_emoticons
See if you can find out from the list above what these complex emoticons mean!! (answers below)
- =’ т ‘=
- (\_/)
- ¯\(©¿©)/¯
- (^_~)
- <=O=(^^^)=O=>
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