The like button is a little less emotional than the other Facebook emoji reactions, which tend to have subtext and more nuance depending on how they’re used. To “like” something, simply click the word “like” under a post. All other reactions require you to hover over the like button, wait for the menu to pop up, then manually select another reaction.

For example, if a friend posts something like, “I’m voting for Mayor Anderson this year. We need a change!” and you agree with their sentiment, you might hit the like button.

You can also use the ❤️ to express sympathy, similar to the 🥰 “care” reaction. If someone posts about making it through a tough final exam, you can use a ❤️ to demonstrate support.

If a friend posts about how they’re dealing with a tough illness or they’re sharing about how they’re working super hard for a promotion and struggling, this is the reaction for you.

If someone shares a post about mental health awareness or something of that sort, a care emoji is a sign that you care about that cause.

For example, if someone says “The Jets are going to the Super Bowl this year,” and you just think that’s a laughable proposition, you might use the 😂 to indicate you think they’re being ridiculous.

On a post about a monkey that learned how to juggle, a 😯 might mean “wow, that’s neat!” In a post about a politician being indicted for corruption charges, a 😯 may signal “you’ve got to be kidding me!”

For example, you could use a 😯 to react to a post about a woman climbing the outside of a skyscraper, or a man wrestling an alligator.

For example, if someone posts “I’m going to ride my first roller coaster today!” you could use a 😯 to express a positive enthusiasm.

People do not typically use the 😢 reaction when someone is complaining about something serious, or genuinely upset.

For example, if someone posts, “I buy a lotto ticket every week and I never win. I’m starting to get annoyed,” you could use a 😢 to sort of say, “Boo hoo. Stop playing the lottery, goofball!”

You might use this to signal that you’re upset with someone’s political statements, personal beliefs, or nasty comments.