palm up hand

The palm-up hand emoji is used when receiving or handing something over. It's also frequently used when requesting help or information.

Using this emoji when asking a friend a question or making a request can soften the expression. It's also often used as an invitation, like saying, "Come here."

This gesture is a universal body language symbolizing "acceptance" or "openness" worldwide. Especially in Western cultures, it's a gesture frequently used for communication with the audience during speeches or presentations.

Recently, there's been a growing trend among Gen Z to use this emoji to convey the meaning of "being ready to accept anything" or "explain it to me." It's a particularly popular form of expression on social media.