bellhop bell
Unicode: 1F6CE FE0F
Description
A traditional, large, and sturdy bellhop's bell, often found at hotel reception desks or service counters, with a prominent push-button on top. It is typically made of brass or gold-colored metal.
Group:
Travel & Places > hotel
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, functional, or indicative of a service request. It does not convey personal emotion but rather a call to action or a physical object.
Backstory
The bellhop bell, also known as a service bell or counter bell, has been a staple in hospitality for centuries, allowing guests to summon staff. The emoji was introduced in Unicode 7.0 (2014) as part of a set of utility and object emojis.
Usage Examples
- Indicating 'service available': 'Press the 🛎️ for assistance.'
- Referring to historical hotels: 'The old hotel still has its original 🛎️.'
- Metaphorically for 'attention': 'He rang the 🛎️ for everyone to listen.'
- In a hotel context: 'I need to find the bellboy, where is the 🛎️?'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with hotel service, reception desks, and calling for assistance. Also used broadly to signify 'service' or 'attention'.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with hotels and service. Can also be used metaphorically for 'attention' or 'ring a bell' in a broader sense.