This article suggests a new approach for looking at emotions. In the framework that is developed, emotions are practices that are performed in context and not only felt or had. On the theoretical side, three concepts inspired by Bourdieu's work are introduced: hexis, emotional sense, and emotional performance. On the methodological side, this framework is used to make sense of emojis in digital exchanges. Emojis are the literal display of an emotion “on paper”—or rather, on screen—and constitute a simplified way to read the emotional communication between individuals. They are not epiphenomenal. Given the widespread use of instant messaging applications, they are an accessible and effective means for individuals to perform emotions. In turn, this framework opens up the possibility to analyze better how and why mundane emotions matter in international politics. How diplomats use emojis on WhatsApp during negotiations at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva serves as an illustration. Often perceived as guided by rational calculations, diplomats also master informal and interpersonal skills to persuade, negotiate, and build connections. This fundamental social dimension of diplomatic work puts their (online) emotional practices at the center of their performances.

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情感行为以及我们如何追踪它们：联合国人权委员会的外交官、表情符号和多边谈判

本文提出了一种看待情绪的新方法。在开发的框架中，情绪是在上下文中执行的实践，而不仅仅是感觉或拥有。在理论方面，介绍了受 Bourdieu 作品启发的三个概念：hexis、情感感知和情感表现。在方法论方面，该框架用于理解数字交流中的表情符号。表情符号是“在纸上”——或者更确切地说，在屏幕上——的情感的字面显示，构成了一种阅读个人之间情感交流的简化方式。它们不是附带现象。鉴于即时通讯应用程序的广泛使用，它们是个人表达情感的一种可访问且有效的手段。反过来，这个框架开启了更好地分析世俗情绪在国际政治中如何以及为何重要的可能性。在日内瓦联合国人权理事会的谈判中，外交官如何在 WhatsApp 上使用表情符号就是一个例证。外交官通常被认为以理性计算为指导，他们还掌​​握非正式和人际交往技巧，以说服、谈判和建立联系。外交工作的这一基本社会维度将他们的（在线）情感实践置于他们表演的中心。