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Introduction
to Emoticons 
Emoticons,
the modern-day Ki‘i Pöhaku, are “emotional icons” used
for text-based internet communication. An Emoticon is a sequence of
standard keyboard symbols (QWERTY) used to express voice inflections,
facial expressions, and body gestures which are absent in written communication.
Emoticons, also known as smileys :-),
are used in internet e-mail, chat rooms, instant message conversations, SMS
text messages, forums, newsgroups and other forms of communication using computers.
In online communication, the written word has the potential for misunderstandings.
This is due to the absence of tone, vocal expression, and/or signals given
out by body language. Emoticons, along with certain behavioral rules from
netiquette, can be effective toward avoiding misinterpretation of the writer’s
intent. Several common emoticons are listed below.
To find out about the origination of Emoticons, go to:
:-) Emoticons,
The Story.
| Emoticon |
Emotion
through an icon. |
| Ki‘i
Pöhaku |
Hawaiian
Petroglyphs; rock carvings. |
| QWERTY |
Standard
English-language keyboard arrangement; name represents the first
six alphabetical keys on the top left corner of the keyboard. |
| Smiley |
An
emoticon of a smiling face ;-) |
| SMS |
Short
Message Service |
| Netiquette |
Short
for network etiquette, the code of conduct regarding acceptable
online behavior. |
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Happy;
Sarcastic; Jokingly |
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Sad |
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Crying |
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Winking |
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BIG Smile |
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Indifferent |
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Undecided;
Confused; Skeptical |
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Hug |
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Hugs for Kamalani |
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