saluting face
A yellow circular face with a hand over its mouth, often depicted with blushing cheeks and small, wide eyes. It suggests a feeling of embarrassment, shyness, or awkwardness.
There are different emoji meanings for saluting face in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used to express shyness, embarrassment, or modest acceptance of praise. It can also be used playfully to admit to a minor mistake or clumsiness.
- East Asian culture
- Often reflects 'kawaii' (cute) shyness or bashfulness, aligning with cultural values of humility and modesty when receiving compliments. It can also imply a cute 'oops' or slight awkwardness.
