The "( /_ \)" emote, also known as the "So Afraid Of You" emote, typically represents fear or anxiety in online communication. The two diagonal lines represent arms held up defensively, while the forward slash and backslash indicate a crouched or hunched posture.
- Embarrassment & Regret:
"I accidentally called my teacher 'mom' in class today... ( /_ \)" - "I wish I could go back to when things were simpler. ( /_ \)"
- Shame & Disappointment:
"I can't believe I ate that entire pizza by myself... ( /_ \)"
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