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People use emojis to hide, as well as show, their feelings, says study

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Tokyo: Scientists studying emoji use in Japan found that the images were used to soften the impact of negative expressions as well as to express positive feelings. As more social interaction goes online, scientists are investigating how emojis are used to reflect our emotions in different contexts. Are there display rules that apply to emojis, and how do those affect people's well-being?

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