ear: dark skin tone
A waving hand, depicted from the wrist to the fingertips, with a light skin tone. It is typically shown with lines to indicate motion or enthusiasm.
There are different emoji meanings for ear: dark skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Frequently used as a polite greeting ('hello' or 'goodbye') or to acknowledge someone's presence.
- East Asian culture
- Can be used as a greeting but is sometimes perceived as less formal or more playful than a simple text greeting. In some contexts, it might be used to call someone over or signal attention.
- Balkan countries
- In some Balkan cultures, a low, slow wave can be interpreted as dismissive or 'get lost'.
