The wave feature is a much nicer way of starting a conversation than poking. You can use it to say hello to your friends, family, acquaintances, and even people you don’t yet know without feeling awkward. If someone waves at you on Facebook, it’s considered polite to wave back. If you don’t know how to wave on Facebook, this article will explain how to do it not only on your desktop PC but also on your mobile phone, both through the Facebook app and Messenger.
What Does Waving on Facebook Mean?
It’s pretty simple. Just like in the real world, if somebody waves at you they are greeting you. The wave emoji, the yellow hand, is an alternative and fun way of starting a conversation. It means hello, but as a symbol, and it brings more meaning to the chat.
Simply typing “Hello” in chat seems emotionless. On social media, words cannot express the emotion behind the word like emojis can. After all, that’s why they are called emojis. In cultures across the world waving is a cheerful hello, and it’s often understood as a polite invitation for a lighthearted chat. That’s exactly why it’s a perfect symbol to use when starting a Facebook conversation with anyone in your friend list.
How to Send a Wave on the Facebook Messenger App
Most Facebook chats are performed through the Messenger App, which is very convenient. So let’s have a look at how to send a wave using the Messenger app. And that’s it! Sending a Wave emoji through the Messenger app is really simple.
How to Send a Wave to Someone by Using the Facebook App
If you don’t have the Messenger app installed on your smartphone but you’re using the Facebook app, don’t worry, you can still send a wave to a person in your friend list. Follow these simple steps: You’ll notice the last few steps are the same as if you were using the Messenger app. That’s because Facebook made sure that their chat is similar across platforms so people don’t have to learn new ways of making conversations online.
How to Send Wave on Facebook Using Desktop PC
You can virtually wave at your Facebook friends from the Facebook website too. This section will explain how. Note that it doesn’t matter if you’re using Windows, Linux, or MacOS, the steps will be the same. All you need is a web browser. And that’s all. There’s not much difference between sending a wave from a mobile or desktop Facebook platform. As pointed out before, Facebook is keeping it simple so its users won’t be confused when switching from desktop to app and vice versa. If someone waves at you and you want to return the wave, the process is the same. Find the wave icon in the emoji menu, and send it. It’s as simple as that.
How to Unsend a Wave on Facebook
If you send a wave by accident to the wrong person, don’t worry, you can easily remove it from their inbox. If you’re quick enough, you can undo it even before they manage to see it. Here’s how: You’ll notice the message was removed from the inbox. But the recipient might get a notification that you unsent a message. Depending on your relationship with that person, you might want to explain you sent something by mistake. Waving hello on social media can provide a more personal and real-life type of interaction between you and your friends, family, and even strangers. Plus, if you want to be extra creative, you can always turn your wave into an artwork of sorts by adding in more emojis or funny GIFs.
