Keyword: «emojis»

This article explores nonverbal communication within virtual spaces, particularly focusing on school chats on the internet. The primary objective is to identify nonverbal conflict triggers, such as emojis, capital letters, and other symbols that provoke or escalate verbal conflicts. The study aims to uncover aggressive nonverbal communication methods through a psycholinguistic experiment. Findings reveal that these signals can elicit negative emotional reactions and affect the overall atmosphere of communication. The research emphasizes the importance of mindful and empathetic communication in the educational online environment.

The article examines the features of speech behavior of representatives of the Z generation (centennials) in such a professional field as business correspondence. It analyzes the transformation of traditional communication patterns under the influence of digital socialization of this generation. The main focus is on the pragmatic functions of emojis and stickers as new linguistic means that are integrated into business discourse. Based on observations of real-life correspondence and analysis of existing research, it is concluded that the use of visual elements becomes a strategic tool for reducing communicative distance, expressing statements, and compensating for non-verbal signals. However, their use requires a high degree of pragmatic competence from both the sender and the recipient.