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.
Why though
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.
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.
Because innovation is their passion, and clearly e-mail needed to be innovated on.