Question for non US users

[ascetic]

Does this emoji jump out at you? I know that it’s an obscene gesture in many counties, but I also know how permeating American culture can be. Still, I would think it would jump out even if you know how we use it!

When he first came to my parish, my favorite priest used to pronounce the Eucharistic Prayer as “…merit to be co-hairs…” If you know Spanish, you’ll know why I chuckled. And if you’re familiar with Catholic liturgy, you’ll know why I tried so hard not to chuckle!

 

[Rob2]

Does this emoji jump out at you?

No offence here in UK if it is what I think it is .

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[BartholomewB]

Isn’t that the thumbs up sign? I never heard of that being an obscene gesture in any country. Which country? Now you’ve aroused my curiosity.

Personally I use emojis very sparingly. I have no objection to them, it’s simply a habit I never got into. Since the new system came in last year, I may have used them a dozen or so times at the outside.

 

[ascetic]

I had heard it was a middle finger in Australia. I always assumed I’d heard correctly, especially when a guy did it to me on road. There’s a veritable cornucopia of nationalities represented locally though, so I have no idea where he was from.