🫱🏼🫲🏿Handshake: Medium-Light Skin Tone, Dark Skin Tone Emoji
The handshake emoji signifies a friendly greeting or agreement between individuals.
Unicode: U+1FAF1 U+1F3FC U+200D U+1FAF2 U+1F3FF
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Meaning and Symbolism
The handshake emoji depicts two hands of different skin tones clasped together, symbolizing a cordial greeting, agreement, or partnership between people. It conveys a sense of unity, collaboration, and mutual understanding.
Popular Usage and Context
- Expressing congratulations or well-wishes on a new venture or achievement
- Indicating the successful completion of a deal, contract, or negotiation
- Representing a friendly or professional introduction between individuals
Real-Life Message Examples
"Congrats on the new job! 🫱🏼🫲🏿"
"We finally closed the deal! 🫱🏼🫲🏿"
"It was a pleasure meeting you at the conference. 🫱🏼🫲🏿"
Use with Caution
- Situations where physical contact or proximity is inappropriate or unwelcome
- Contexts where the intended meaning could be misinterpreted as insensitive or offensive
- Formal or professional settings where a more conventional greeting or acknowledgment is expected
- Discussions or topics related to cultural appropriation or insensitivity
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