The 2012 List of Email Emoticons and Smileys

Emoticons (aka "smileys") are stylish
hieroglyphs for online messaging.

• You can send loving roses or cute kittens
• You can include angels, Homer Simpson, and
  skateboarders in your emails
• You can send a simple wink or smile

Don't let these hip little shapes confuse you...learn over 100 more emoticons and smileys here, and impress your email and IM friends!