selfie
Unicode: 1F933
Description
An emoji depicting a person wearing a formal business suit, often used to represent a professional, businessperson, or someone in a formal setting.
Group:
People & Body > hand-prop
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, professional, serious, or formal.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 9.0 (2016) as part of a broader push to include more diverse representations of professions and activities. It offers a gender-neutral option for representing a person in a suit, complementing and eventually leading to more gender-specific variations.
Usage Examples
- Attending a business meeting: 'Prepping for the big client presentation 🤵'
- Referring to a professional: 'He's a true professional in his field 🤵'
- Indicating formality: 'Need to dress 🤵 for the gala tonight.'
- Talking about work or career: 'New job, time to put on the 🤵 attitude.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to represent business professionals, corporate environments, or formal events. Can also imply seriousness or importance.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often seen in contexts related to work, business, or formal attire. Sometimes used to denote someone 'in charge' or an official.