Pinky Swear:

A proposal for Promise Emoji.

A proposal was developed with the intention of submitting it to the Unicode website to request the inclusion of a new emoji.

Abstract

Effective communication is crucial for building trust between individuals. Adding the word "Promise" to a commitment indicates a high level of seriousness and reliability, which fosters trust in any given situation. To further, strengthen this concept, I propose adding a pinky swear emoji to the collection of hand-gesture emojis.

The pinky swear gesture originated in Japan, where it is known as Yukibiri. According to ancient Japanese tradition, breaking a promise would require cutting off one's little finger. In modern times, the pinky swear has become an informal way of sealing a promise, commonly used among school-age children and close friends worldwide.

To summarize, this simple gesture represents a promise that is unbreakable and reinforces the importance of trust in human relationships.

Identification

CLDR short name:

Pinky Swear

CLDR keywords:

SWEAR | PROMISE | COMMITMENT | OATH | BOND

Images:

I submitted the proposed image for the pinky swear emoji.

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selection factor for inclusion

COMBABILITY:

At present, there is a noticeable absence of an emoji symbolizing a promise, oath, or commitment.

IMAGE distinguishment:

The Pinky swear is accompanied by a distinctive hand gesture that is easily recognizable and sets it apart from other gestures.

COMPLETENESS:

This particular emoji would be an excellent addition to the hand gesture category, and its placement adjacent to the handshake emoji would be both intuitive and visually appealing.

Frequency:

According to the data gathered from Google Trends, the term "Promise" has the potential to surpass the popularity of current hand gesture emojis.

Frequently Asked

An average of 2 to 3 tweets per days were requested for the much-loved emoji, throughout the year 2022

MULTIPLE USAGE:

To show promise
To show a strong bond between two people.
To make the conversation happened between the two more substantial and definite.
To show that the person is telling the truth or at the least is serious.
To keep a secret.

selection factor for exclusion

OVERLY SPECIFIC:

The time-honored tradition of pinky swearing serves as a universal symbol for making a solemn promise, taking an oath, or cementing a commitment of any kind.

OPEN ENDED:

While this criterion may not be relevant in this particular case, it is worth noting that the pinky swear emoji is truly one-of-a-kind in its representation of this specific hand gesture.

Already representable:

To date, there has yet to be an emoji created that exclusively represents the notion of making a promise.

LOGO, Brand, UI ICONS, SIGNAGE, SPECIFIC PEOPLE, Deities:

It's worth noting that the proposed emoji is entirely free from any copyright restrictions and does not contain any references to the terms mentioned above.

TRANSIENT:

Throughout history, the pinky swear has played a prominent role in Japanese culture and has now evolved into a widely recognized informal gesture for making promises on a global scale. From pop culture to personal interactions, the pinky swear's unique ability to signify commitment and trust makes it a truly enduring symbol with no equivalent in terms of its geographical reach. Therefore, it is safe to say that this symbol is not transient and will continue to hold significance for generations to come.