Do you keep your chat reactions meaningful?
Updated by Tiago Araújo [SSW] 1 month ago. See history
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Clear, **written text** is by far the best way to communicate, so always try to write down your thoughts instead of relying on emojis reactions, which can easily be misinterpreted.
For example, in Teams chats, a 👍 (thumbs up) is often used to either **acknowledge a message** or to **indicate that a task is done**. This can lead to ambiguity for the sender, especially when the task isn’t completed immediately.
Emoji reactions can be used effectively—when they’re applied consistently and with clear meaning, they become a useful way to give quick responses and visually communicate the status or progress of a message at a glance.
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To improve clarity and keep everyone aligned:
- React with 👀 when you've seen the message and plan to action it later
- Once the task is complete, update your reaction to ✅ to signal it’s done
This simple habit reduces confusion, keeps chats clean, and ensures the whole team can track progress at a glance.
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