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      日本人は
    • かいわちゅう会話中
      • に
    • うなず頷く
      • ことが多いが、これは相手の言ったことを必ずしも
    • こうてい肯定して
      • いることを示すわけではなく、
    • じっさい実際は
      • ただ「話を聞いている」ということを示すだけのことも多い。
    Japanese people often nod during conversation, but this does not necessarily indicate that they agree with what the other party has said. In fact, a nod often merely confirms that the other party is listening and has understood what has been said rather than agreement. — Jreibun

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