How to Read Smileys

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Learn your basic smileys.

   A basic smiley should have eyes, a mouth, sometimes a nose.
   
   Here are some basic smileys; Happy face- =) Sad face- =( Silly face- =P Angry/Mad face- >:( Surprised face- :
   O Not amused face- =| Winky Face ;)
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   Step 2: Read the text.

   Try to note the tone of how the person is typing, are they mad, happy, or sad? Depending on the tone, the person will usually send a smiley that goes along with it.
   
   For example, it the person is talking about some that makes them happy or excited, they might send a happy face, :), or an excited face, ^O^. , Examine your smiley from head to toe, or in this case eyes to mouth! Try to figure out what the smiley is representing.
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   Step 3: Start breaking down the smiley!

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