office worker: light skin tone
Unicode: 1F9D1 1F3FB 200D 1F4BC
Description
A person, specifically a man with fair skin, wearing a business suit and carrying a briefcase. This is a ZWJ sequence combining 'Man', 'Emoji Modifier Fitzpatrick Type-1-2', 'Zero Width Joiner', and 'Briefcase'.
Group:
People & Body > person-role
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, professional, diligent, or focused on work/business.
Backstory
This emoji sequence combines a person emoji with a skin tone modifier and the briefcase emoji via a Zero Width Joiner (ZWJ), allowing for more specific representation of diverse professions. The base emojis involved have been around for some time, with ZWJ sequences becoming more prevalent for nuanced representations.
Usage Examples
- Indicating someone is at work: 'He's deep in meetings today. 👨🏻💼'
- Referring to a professional: 'Speak to the legal team, our lawyer is a true pro. 👨🏻💼'
- Describing a business trip: 'Off for a conference in London. 👨🏻💼✈️'
- Discussing career: 'Always grinding, that's the life of a 👨🏻💼'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Emphasizes professionalism, office work, or the concept of a 'businessman'. Can be used to represent white-collar jobs or corporate environments.
East Asian culture:
Similar interpretation, often associated with a salaryman, office worker, or someone dedicated to their career. Can also imply a formal or serious context.