• Droggelbecher@lemmy.world
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    2 hours ago

    I’ve always been torn on whether it’s supposed to be a high five or praying hands. Is thank you really a common meaning?

    Emojis are pretty hard for my autistic ass.

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      40 minutes ago

      It’s even more confusing: Emojis were invented in Japan, which adds another layer of cultural differences. Holding your hands flat against each other is a common sign for prayer in Christianity, but in Japan it is a commen gesture for giving thanks. Hence the “official” meaning: Thank you

    • ewigkaiwelo@lemmy.world
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      Commonly high fives arr given by the palms of the same hand therefore the thumb would’ve been visible at least on one of the hands if ot was a high five emoji