Do you interpret a π as a rude reply?
Do you interpret a π as a rude reply?
Every time somebody sends me a thumb I take it as "whatever you say you fucking dumbass" and it pisses me off.
And ya, I'm aware that that the replies are going to be thumbs, let's see em ya jerks!!!
No. Your reading of it is unusual, in most contexts. It almost always means "agreement, and I have nothing of substance to add".
It can be rude if the thing you've said should warrant a substantial response. Like if you wrote "my brother just died in a car wreck", a thumbs up (or probably any emoji) would be an inappropriate response. Heavier stuff warrants whole words.
But if it's like "Can you get cat food at the store? The kind we always get" then a thumbs up is an acceptable shorthand for "yes, I understand and commit to this request "
Yeah that sounds like a you problem. Most people use it to just mean "ok." But I mean, if you said "mom just died π" and you get "π" as a reply, that one's probably rude.
Itβs a pretty simple βacknowledgedβ to me. Itβs a βIβve not just seen your message, Iβve read it, and I have no further commentsβ.
I donβt think Iβve ever interpreted it as rude.
I use the πreact to show that I've seen the message but don't need to respond. Usually in the case of someone sending a money transfer or something like that.
Depends on who's saying it and to what, and in what manner (message reaction, its own separate text).
"Hey who wants pizza tonight?" in the group text.
Bunch ofπreactions mixed in with some π and πΊ
That's normal and people agreeing with you.
"Hey could you pick up some toilet paper on the way home?"
π reaction.
That's a neutral kind of acknowledgement.
"Hey man, that was pretty fucked what you said back at the party. I think the others want to talk to you about it."
"π"
That's rude and dismissive, and not just an acknowledgement text.
Whatever you say you fucking dumbass π
Nah, and to be honest it threw me off to hear some people interpet it that way. It's always meant "acknowledged" or "I agree, no notes" to me.
If I wanted to be rude I'd do this instead: ππ
It's possible you have dealt with more than your fair share of sarcastic passive aggressive people in your life so far. Most people give a ππΌ as a confirmation, like "OK". Its especially common when someone is bust, like if they're driving or in a meeting, or trying to think.
Not β¦ really ? Don't think I ever seen it used in ways that could be read that way , not sure wy some one would use it like that either
Whatever you say you fucking dumbass π
Really just depends on the context but generally it isn't what you think it means and it's simply your personal interpretation. You have to assume people are well intentioned or you start having trust issues. Most people don't see themselves as the asshole and I guarantee you do shit that pisses other people off even if you mean well.
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The chat built into my hospital's charting software has the 'thumbs up' react so you can quickly and easily show that you've read it. So for me it just means 'heard', 'roger', etc.
Whether a thumbs-up emoji is a good response really depends on the situation.
If it's a quick 'yes' or 'okay' to a simple question, it's fine. But if someone's asking for your opinion or needs more details, it can seem like you're not putting in much effort.
Also, how well you know the person matters a lot. You might use it with a close friend. In contrast someone you don't know well, it can be considered rude.
I've read that Gen z doesn't like this as a response. I think it's just ok
Depends on context but mainly it just means 'Okay!' or 'Go ahead!'
I suppose it depends what I sent them to prompt the reply? "Dinner at 6?" followed by π is fine. "My grandpop is dying, he may not make it through the week" -> π would send me right off.
no definitely not. but that's probably because i don't associate with people who think im a piece of shit
No π
Like βOKβ it depends on context, and irony can be hard to discern online.
It depens on the context. I use π in my work to show that I get the messages my superiors sent me.
Not really, maybe passive agressive at times, but I always see it as casual agreement.
Initially I did yeah, but eventually learned that different people use it differently. So good practice to never assume sarcasm through emojis unless you know the person well
It depends on context and conversation. I get π replies to my comments at work which 80% of the time means whatever I'm about to break in the code base nobody is currently working on.
Depends on where you put the thumb I guess.
I'm going to say it's not a "you" problem, but a "who you're surrounded by" problem. Is this something you're used to percieving accurately? Do you have friends or family who would actually mean it rudely? Because, as others have mentioned, I simply would not be able to function at work if I interpreted π as rude/sarcastic.
I have to assume you're young or your work doesn't involve communicating with coworkers or clients over text. I'd also be curious if you look back at this post 5-10 years from now and think "wtf was I on about?" (I'd also be curious if civilization still exists 5-10 years from now, but I digress...)
No, I see it as friendly, but I receive them from my friends. I think if you have a doubt in the relationship already you are more likely to interpret any short reply as rude than if you are confident in what your relationship means to them.
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No.
Depends on context - if it's a yes/no question or something that can be replied to with a simple "great" or "okay", thumbs up serves as a "yes" or as a gesture that the person has read the message and doesn't have any problems with it.
It might be considered rude though for more complex discussions, where you need to respond in sentences
Nope. When I make plans with people, it usually ends with one of us giving a π. I thought it meant "we're all on the same page".
Generally, I do not. But Iβm sure there is a scenario where it is used as a rude way to terminate a conversation.
Yes, I actually do interpret it that way even though I'm pretty sure I've never received it with that intent. Then I think "why am I like this?" and wonder if this is part of getting old. This is actually much less of a joke than it probably sounds like.
I used to but then at work everyone always uses the thumbs up on slack. So I got used to it. Nowadays it depends on the context of the convo
Sometimes
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I basically use it as a way to acknowledge that I saw a message but have nothing further to ask or add.
It depends on the context and the person for me.
You see it as dismissive. Low effort reply, like they couldn't be bothered. It's not inviting continued conversation so you see it as someone telling you to stop talking to them.
If I were to guess. In your eyes. They might as well have replied with "cool story bro".
Which is now forever a sarcastic term and no one regardless of what you say, will believe that you actually found their story cool.
I'm with you but it's a generational thing. Are you a millennial?
Depends on context for me.
Personally i do. Same as the π wink smiley... comes across as a bit of a cunt in my opinion.
Could be because there were shitty people that would use it in condescending ways at me.
Nope, not at all.
I can respond with π and if people don't like it then next time I probably wouldn't respond to there texts with anything at all. The thumbs up IS me putting in the extra effort to acknowledge & respond to received messages. Also, it was my avatar on my previous college online profile.
Just try to remember that there is almost always more than one way to interpret a body of text even if it's a single character.
Oh wow. I thought only I had an issue with this.
I'll reply with the all mighty answer:
It depends.
Depends on the people you are talking to I'd say.
Just like a curt "yes" or even "yes sir" can be seen as somewhat rude in some contexts, so to can its emoji equivalent.
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Most of the time, yes.
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Depends on context but generally no. I use it myself to either agree with or acknowledge messages if I don't have anything to add. I don't see why you should interpret it as rude if the person you're speaking to, or people in general, have stated they don't intend it to be rude.
No big deal at all
It really depends on the age of the sender.
30s and younger: Fairly dismissive response. Not outright insulting but pretty rude.
40s and older: genuinely meant as an earnest acknowledgement of your message.
I had this discussion with my wife a few weeks ago. She did that to a work colleague who took offense to it. I explained that that's because her colleague is about 8 years younger than us.
Basically, if the recipient is 35 and under, it's offensive. If they're 40 and older, it's not. Anywhere in between, look for context.
nope but my lingo interpretation is way dated and by the time I uptake something its out of fashion.
I totally get you! Whenever I feel that it could be interpreted that way, I don't send the thumbs-up. I do use it though, but I try to be careful to avoid that misinterpretation.
Usually
It depend on the context/group.
At work, no biggie, it just tells me that you acknowledge my message and currently have nothing useful to add.
With my friends, who usually heavily rely on emojis and "oldtimey smileys" (like xD or y.y)? Ya, unless you completely eminate happiness and friendship, I'm concerned about your mood / standing with me.
Not rude at all.
The context will be more telling of if it's actually rude or not. There's a lot of chat software nowadays where you can "react" to a message with a thumbs up and people use it to acknowledge what was said.
It depends on the context
If I'm just looking for a confirmation that my message was received, and the plans need to additional modification, a thumbs up is sufficient.
If I ask something like "Wanna meet up at the bar after work today?" And get a thumbs up, that's sufficient. We know where we're going and when, no more discussion really needed.
If I ask "you free to grab a beer this weekend?" and I get a thumbs up, that's bullshit. When are you free to grab said beer? Where are we going for it? We have details that need to be hammered out.
Just make sure you don't use it, or fail to clarify and confirm the meaning of its use, in a business setting or you could be in some trouble.
