Smileys

Sometimes when you're sending an e-mail to a friend you want to convey more than just words. That is the perfect time to include a smiley. Smileys, also called emoticons, convey your feelings about a person or subject without having to explain. Here are some common smileys used in Internet e-mails and chat rooms.

Symbol	Meaning
:-)	smiling
;-)	winking
:-(	frowning
:'-(	crying
:-p	sticking your tongue out
:-*	oops!
:-[	pouting
:-Y	a quiet aside
:-,	smirking
:-#	my lips are sealed
:-D	laughing
:-O	yelling
:-I	hmmm; perplexed
:-/	undecided
C=:-)	I am a chef
*<:-)	I am Santa Claus
[:-)	I am wearing a Walkman
:-))	I have a double chin

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