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    Shaking one’s head usually implies ‘No’, while a nod means ‘Yes’. In what country is this the opposite?

    Question #98928. Asked by storky1. (Aug 26 08 10:11 PM)


    zbeckabee

    		The only place I know of where they completely reverse the meaning of our nod and head-shake gestures is Bulgaria.

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

    Aug 26 08, 10:35 PM
    MacSpruce

    		In some countries (Bulgaria and Sri Lanka) nodding actually has the opposite meaning: "no".
    In fact, nodding means no in all byzantine civilisation era. It includes Bulgaria, Greece, and some other slavic places.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nod_(gesture)



    Aug 26 08, 10:40 PM

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