I hate ending a conversation with the thumbs up 👍 like on MS Teams because it feels passive aggressive

Yeah, same. My boss used to do it all the time so now I just read 👍 as corporate for "approved, move on." Still feels a little cold, though.

I wish it was normalized but I try to avoid using it because I feel like some people might find it rude.

I do it if someone keeps replying after the conversation has clearly ended and i have no more to say. It's better than not replying at all.
Anyone who's offended by a few pixels is ultra sensitive imo.

it is common practice where i work......... thumbs up here is meant to be condescending 90 percent of the time. there are exceptions, some people are genuine.

I bet you dont like this little guy:

I'll be honest *whispers* I dont like him very much either.

Give it a 🫶

Use this one 🔪

Try ending on half a word, like th

It is passive aggressive and rude.

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