open emoji
An open emoji, depicting a medium-light skin tone hand with the palm and fingers extended, often used to signify openness, welcoming, waving, or reaching out. This open hand emoji expresses inviting or accepting gestures.
There are different emoji meanings for open emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used for gestures like 'high-five,' 'give me five,' waving goodbye/hello, or indicating 'talk to the hand.' The skin tone reflects diversity.
- East Asian culture
- Similar uses for waving or asking. In some contexts, an open hand can signify giving or receiving, or simply an open, unarmed gesture. Skin tone usage is global for personalization.
