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🤝🤝 Handshake Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F91D

Symbol of agreement and unity.

Released in The 🤝 Handshake emoji was first introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010, and added to the Emoji 1.0 set in 2015.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 🤝 Handshake emoji represents a gesture of mutual agreement, friendship, partnership, or cooperation. It's commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to indicate a deal, support, or collaboration between two or more parties."

Symbolism

  • Unity: 🤝 symbolizes togetherness, often marking the start or reinforcement of a partnership.
  • Partnership: It is widely used to signify collaborations, projects, or business deals between people.
  • Trust: Shaking hands is commonly regarded as a gesture that represents trust or mutual respect.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • When reaching a business deal or forming a new partnership.
  • In friendly conversations to indicate mutual understanding or agreement.
  • In social media posts to celebrate teamwork, collaboration, or coming together on shared goals.

Usage Examples in Conversation

After a long meeting, we finally reached an agreement! 🤝
Let’s join forces and make this project a success! 🤝
Sealed the deal with our new partners today. Exciting things coming! 🤝
Thank you for a great collaboration 🤝!
After some serious negotiation, we both agreed on the new contract terms. 🤝

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • The 🤝 emoji is generally positive and is often used to indicate peace, agreement, or collaboration.
  • It can be used in both professional and personal conversations, but is primarily associated with formal or cooperative interactions.
  • Avoid using this emoji sarcastically, as it could confuse the meaning of agreement or trustworthiness.

Related Emojis

🫱

Rightwards Hand

Often used alongside the Handshake when referencing physical hand gestures.

💼

Briefcase

Symbolizes business deals and professional environments.

🤲

Palms Up Together

Often conveys giving, teamwork, or helping hands.

🙌

Raising Hands

Celebration or teamwork, similar in context to the handshake.

👍

Thumbs Up

Indicates agreement or approval, commonly used in conjunction with the Handshake.

🤝🏼

Handshake (Medium-Light Skin Tone)

A version of the Handshake emoji with a medium-light skin tone.

🤝🏽

Handshake (Medium Skin Tone)

A version of the Handshake emoji with a medium skin tone.

🤝🏿

Handshake (Dark Skin Tone)

A version of the Handshake emoji with a dark skin tone.

🤝🏻

Handshake (Light Skin Tone)

A version of the Handshake emoji with a light skin tone.

🤝🏾

Handshake (Medium-Dark Skin Tone)

A version of the Handshake emoji with a medium-dark skin tone.