Reading comments in different communities, I noticed that users hardly leave smilies. Why is that?

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  • AFK BRB Chocolate
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    5011 months ago

    Personally I feel like if I need to use one, then I’ve done a poor job of writing.

    I guess the other component is that I write a lot at work (I’m an engineering manager) and emoticons aren’t really appropriate for that kind of communication, so I’m not in the habit of using them.

    • @i_stole_ur_taco@lemmy.ca
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      2211 months ago

      What kind of engineering manager isn’t using a dramatic shrug emoji or emoticon dozens of times every day?!

      Don’t tell me your team has their shit together.

      • AFK BRB Chocolate
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        1011 months ago

        I prefer to walk to their desks and make the expressions and gestures in person.

    • @shartedchocolate@lemmy.world
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      1211 months ago

      😂 what!? I’ve worked with 11 engineering managers and they’ve all used emojis. You’re either not in software or you work for a bank/insurance.

      • AFK BRB Chocolate
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        811 months ago

        Not sure what to tell you, I’m the senior manager for software engineering in a company that makes rocket engines, solid rocket motors, and space electrical power systems. I’ve been working there for 38 years and emojis are pretty rare.