“Gen Z Calls Thumbs-Up Emoji ‘Rude and Passive-Aggressive’”
Gen Z wants people to stop using the thumbs-up emoji, claiming it “comes across as rude and passive-aggressive.”
A Redditor sparked debate by saying, “I think it’s normal to ‘thumbs up’ messages, but I still feel like it’s such an unsettling response.” Many agreed, calling it a “generational communication culture difference.”
One user explained, “For younger people… the thumbs-up emoji is used to be really passive-aggressive.” Another added, “It seemed a little bit hostile to me.”
While some see it as harmless, others feel it’s dismissive—highlighting a shift in digital communication norms.
