handshake: medium-dark skin tone, dark skin tone
A person with hand raised to the chin, a right-facing hand, and a person with hand raised to the chin, a left-facing hand, with varying skin tones, depicting two people contemplating or in deep thought.
There are different emoji meanings for handshake: medium-dark skin tone, dark skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used to express 'hmm', 'I'm thinking', or 'I'm considering this'. Can imply skepticism or thoughtful consideration.
- East Asian culture
- Similar usage, often used in online discussions to show active engagement with the topic, or as a response that acknowledges and processes information.