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Most Inappropriate Emojis at Work, From ‘Peaches’ to ‘Eggplants’

Author Kayla Morgan

Workplace communication has evolved into a more loose and casual way of speaking that often goes beyond words. Conversations once only meant for social media or chatting with a friend have worked their way into professional workspaces.

WordFinder, a subscription-based dictionary service, conducted a survey to find out how emoji impact tone and emotions in professional emails and messages. To get these insights they surveyed over 1,000 employees who work from home (WFH). They explored the nuances of emoji use in their work communications to uncover patterns in their perceptions. Additionally, they examined whether emojis should be reserved for fun or if they hold deeper significance in conveying emotions, clarifying messages, or even shaping workplace relationships.

Are emojis in work communications unprofessional?

The survey revealed that 44 percent of WFH employees think using emojis in work communications is unprofessional. It also found that Gen Zers and millennials are more comfortable using emoji than their older colleagues.

If you’re curious about how often emojis are used at the workplace, the study points out that only 8 percent of people always use them. On the other hand, only 29 percent never use emojis, and 63 percent sometimes use emojis. It’s worth mentioning that 84 percent of those surveyed often use emojis when communicating with peers versus clients (20 percent) and supervisors (39 percent).

According to remote workers, a beer mug is the most inappropriate emoji to use at work. The face with rolling eyes takes the top spot when it comes to the most passive-aggressive emoji. Meanwhile, the most confusing emoji, according to the survey, is the upside-down face.

Looking at gender perspectives, women ranked the eggplant and peach emoji as the most inappropriate choice. However, men considered the beer mug and kiss mark emoji the least suitable for work.

The survey also examines how remote workers handle messaging and their response expectations. Take a look at the complete findings here.

Kayla is the midday host on Detroit’s 105.1 The Bounce. She started her career in radio back in 2016 as an intern at another Detroit station and worked her way here. She's made stops in Knoxville, TN, Omaha, Ne and other places before returning to Detroit. She’s done almost everything in radio from promotions to web, creating content on social media, you name it. She’s a true Michigander, born and raised. So, you can catch her camping or vacationing up north to exploring the downtown Detroit or maybe even catching a sports game. During her free time, Kayla enjoys watching movies, roller-skating, crafting, and music festivals. She and her husband together dip into many of the great things Michigan has to offer. Together they also like to travel. A few hobbies of hers include wine and beer tastings, crafting, hiking, roller skating, movies, home improvement projects, gardening, and festivals. She’s always looking to take on more local events happening in the community. She loves connecting with the community. When writing, Kayla covers topics including lifestyle, pop culture, trending stories, hacks, and urban culture.

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