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Iris

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5. GenX.here. I use them all the time.

Reply to PeaceWave (Original post)

Fri Jul 18, 2025, 03:39 PM

Jul 18

At least when communicating with my direct reports - most of whom are much younger than me.

But, also, I focus on relational and transformative leadership so my goal is to be less intimidating and more approachable.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] PeaceWave Jul 18 OP

I hate them PJMcK Jul 18 #1

I agree. I hope (for their sake) that GenZs are seeking to be hired by other Gen-Z employers... hlthe2b Jul 18 #3

Yes they are, I loathe them Sailingdiver Jul 18 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jul 18 #4

You'll pry that extra space for my cold, dead hands! Stuckinthebush Jul 18 #7

GenX.here. I use them all the time. Iris Jul 18 #5

They are built into Teams and Outlook. nt Gore1FL Jul 18 #6

My high school gf dotted her i's with heart-doodles Torchlight Jul 18 #8

Business communications? Absolutely not. synni Jul 18 #9

Yes absolutely, if you know when emoji use might not be appropriate at the time LearnedHand Jul 18 #10