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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Emoji (表情符号) andWorkplace Communication

In Asia, messaging platforms are growing rapidly, with usersin the hundreds of millions, both at work and play. __ __. It's been reportedthat 76 percent of employees in some western countries are using emojis atwork.

Writtencommunications can often read as cold and dull. Using emojis can add humor and feeling,keeping intention clear. ___ __, encouraging better and more frequentcommunication.

Inany given office, employees can range from age 22 to 70 and beyond, and findingcommon ground in communication style can be a challenge. . While the youngergenerations prefer to communicate visually, for those used to working withtraditional tools like email, it may feel like a learning curve (曲线). The good news is thatit's simple to learn and can be worth the effort.

Thereis also the matter of tone (语气). Who hasn't received an email so annoying that it ruined an entireday? . Emoji can help communication feel friendlier, and even a seriousnote can be softened with an encouraging smile.

and emoji can contribute directly to that positive outcome. And when your employeesbegin adding smiling emojis to their business communication, you'll know you havesucceeded in improving your work culture.