Basic Emoticons and smileys

This page shows an overview of the most common basic emoticons. With these basic Smileys everything started and changed to the animated emoticons as we all know them today. If you are interested to read a short history about the emoticons. Some chartrooms still use the emoticons and do not translate the emoticons to images. You can also still use these basic emoticons for your e-mail also.
Emoticons are also used to show some kind of action. At this page you find some of the most common actions used during chat sessions. These are also used for all messenger programs, but in some cases become an icon.
 

 Standard Smiley (you are joking; satisfied)

 Standard Smiley for lazy people

 Winking Smiley. You don't mean it, even if you are joking

 Winking Smiley. See above

 Follows a really sarcastic remark

 Left handed Smiley

 Sad Smiley. You aren't joking; You are not satisfied

 Very Sad Smiley.

 Very Sad Smiley

 Kissing Smiley