The emote "ʕ˵ •́ᴥ•̀ʔฅ" or "ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ" is commonly referred to as the "bear face" or "bear emoticon." It depicts a bear's face with round ears and a snout. It can be used to express cuteness, affection, or playfulness. The "Bears Dating" emote is a variation of the bear face emoticon that features two bears facing each other with hearts in between them. It is often used to convey romantic interest or love.