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Bridging the generational gap, one emoji at a time

Written by COURTNEY BRUMMER-CLARK | Apr 24, 2026 4:20:38 PM

What happens when Immanuel team members bring emojis into conversations with residents and Pathways participants? Laughter, curiosity, and a whole lot of connection.

The latest video in Immanuel’s Connecting Generations, Sharing Stories video series is titled Guess That Emoji. In it, employees connect with residents and Pathways participants through a simple activity guessing the meaning behind common emojis. What starts as lighthearted fun quickly becomes a shared learning experience.

Participants swap insights on the evolving meaning of emojis, from “no cap” to “spilling the tea”, sharing laughs along the way as language shifts across generations.

These moments show how listening and curiosity can also reflect a sense of community and meaningful relationships.