handshake: dark skin tone, medium-dark skin tone
A dark-skinned person (formed by combining a person emoji with a dark skin tone modifier) and a darker-skinned person (formed by combining another person emoji with a darker skin tone modifier) holding hands. This represents a couple or two individuals in a relationship or close bond.
There are different emoji meanings for handshake: dark skin tone, medium-dark skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used to signify romantic relationships, friendship, or family bonds, emphasizing connection and support.
- East Asian culture
- Similar usage to Western culture, often used to express affection in romantic contexts or close friendships, sometimes less overtly romantic and more about companionship.