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Do emojis make language better?

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Sep 1, 2022
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INSIGHT

Emojis Restore Emotional Cues

  • Emojis restore emotional cues lost in written texts and emails.
  • They help people convey feelings that plain text often misses.
INSIGHT

Emojis Improve Digital Communication

  • Professor Viv Evans argues emojis make us more effective communicators in the digital age.
  • She rejects the view that emojis take us back to illiteracy.
ADVICE

Expect Grammar Critiques Online

  • Expect criticism from the 'grammar police' if you use informal emoji-rich language.
  • Be aware they value formal spelling and grammar and often correct online mistakes.
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