Gmail just got more reactive. Google is bringing emoji reactions to its email service, allowing users to add personality to their messages. Reactions Google is bringing emoji reactions like a thumbs up, party popper and a laughing face to Gmail.
I work at a large company so get a lot of emails. This could conceivably cutdown on the amount of “Nice job!” type emails that don’t really have much substance.
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Why though
Because innovation is their passion, and clearly e-mail needed to be innovated on.
I work at a large company so get a lot of emails. This could conceivably cutdown on the amount of “Nice job!” type emails that don’t really have much substance.
Oh that’s a good point, it could help in professional settings
If it cuts down the Reply to All good job chains, I’m for it.
Outlook has had this for a while, and I use it a fair bit to acknowledge that I’ve read the email, but without actually replying.
This is giving me “how do you do, fellow kids” vibes.
Yes, it’s a massive level of cringe.
Gmail is convenient, but if it’s about to be filled with 😊 and 👍 then I’ve got to stop using it for any serious communication.