Messaging today includes words and phrases that express a person's action or voice in text. For many years text was the base for many words or actions. With the use of emoticons, people are able to express actions as well as feeling or emotions without words. Emoticons replaced much typing for those who wish to show their feelings rather than type it.

Emoticons became widespread around the world. The use of the new expression gave many people ideas to invent their own. This "renaissance" or rebirth of new ideas gave way to the emoticons we use today. Emoticons also give a way to express a person's freedom.

Think of how you use them emoticons today and how often you use them. Do you think of it as a common habit? Many people today think nothing of the use of the emoticons. They have been added to a natural habit of expressing quick feelings or actions. Express your emotions in a more enjoyable way rather than text.