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    Which is the country where people nod their heads up and down for "no"?

    Question #94514. Asked by headshooter. (Apr 11 08 8:38 PM)


    22crows

    Bulgaria
    It is also important to remember the fact that many Bulgarians - contrary to most nationalities - shake their head for Yes and nod for No! It is better to rely on the words da for yes and ne for no than on head movements.

    http://wikitravel.org/en/Bulgaria

    Apr 11 08, 8:48 PM
    HeavensArrow

    That would be Bulgaria.

    http://www.insidebayarea.com/travel/ci_3324148

    Bulgaria: Where a nod up and down is no and from side to side is yes

    By Cindy Loose, Washington Post
    Article Created: 12/19/2005 12:16:21 PM PST

    If I succeed in persuading you to give Bulgaria a try, you must carry a substantial phrase book and remember this: In Bulgaria, when you want to signify that the answer is "yes," you shake your head back and forth. To signify "no," you nod your head up and down.

    Apr 11 08, 8:49 PM
    headshooter

    Yes, that's right.
    Here are some facts for traveling!!!

    http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a2_450b.html

    Apr 11 08, 8:54 PM


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