This emoji 🫡 usually represents an attitude that is slightly modest, reserved, and at the same time a bit cool or low - key. It can indicate that when a person has achieved something, instead of making a big fuss, he or she responds in a low - key and implicit way, as if saying "I've made it, but it's no big deal." It can also be used when a person wants to show his or her calm attitude of being able to deal with some special situations with equanimity.
Today, the leader praised me for doing a great job in my work 🫡
I defeated a highly difficult level in the game 🫡
In Eastern cultures, 🫡 may represent an attitude of humility, low - key or being a bit shy. For example, when being praised, using this emoji indicates that one feels unworthy of it, carrying a kind of implicit and reserved emotion.
In Western culture, 🫡 may be understood as a sense of caution and a slight sense of awe. It is used, for example, when facing relatively authoritative figures or in relatively serious situations where one does not need to be overly reserved.
Cross-Cultural Usage Tips
When used in a cross - cultural context, it should be noted that people's acceptance of this emoji may vary under different cultural backgrounds. In more relaxed cross - cultural exchanges, it can be used to convey a friendly and slightly humorous humble attitude, but in more formal cross - cultural business or diplomatic situations, it needs to be used with caution to avoid misunderstandings.
In social situations, when friends tease each other and one compliments the other, the complimented person can use 🫡 to show that they don't deserve it. Or in a group chat when everyone is discussing a rather remarkable mutual friend, this emoji can also be used to show respect for that friend.
In the workplace, if a young employee is being guided by an experienced senior, 🫡 can be used to show respect for the senior's knowledge and experience. Or it can also be used when the team has achieved results and one is praised but wants to show modesty.