right-facing fist: dark skin tone
Unicode: 1F91C 1F3FF
Description
Two hands extended outwards, meeting in the middle, resembling a handshake or a gesture of agreement. The hands are depicted with dark skin tone.
Group:
People & Body > hand-fingers-closed
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents agreement, congratulations, friendship, partnership, or sealing a deal. Can also convey a sense of support or mutual understanding.
Backstory
This emoji, along with other handshake variations, was introduced to expand the representation of human interaction and diverse skin tones in digital communication. The handshake itself has a long history as a symbol of trust and peace.
Usage Examples
- Confirming plans: 'Sounds good! 🤝🏿'
- Congratulations: 'Great job everyone! 🤝🏿'
- Showing agreement: 'I completely agree with that point. 🤝🏿'
- Expressing partnership: 'Looking forward to working together on this project. 🤝🏿'
- Sealing a deal: 'It's a deal! 🤝🏿'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely understood as a sign of agreement, greeting, or concluding a transaction.
East Asian culture:
Similar meaning, often used in business contexts or to express mutual respect.
Global:
A universally recognized gesture of collaboration and goodwill.