Communication and Social Networking - 3 Ways to Convey Emotions Clearly

Unlike on stage or in film, social networking presents limitations in terms of conveying emotions through facial expressions. To compensate, social media communicators must approximate broad online gestures through tools like emoticons and LOLs. However, these can also be misinterpreted, so consistency in emotional state, avoiding subtlety, and choosing the appropriate medium for difficult conversations are key. Even professionals like comedian Gilbert Gottfried have erred in communicating emotions through social networks.