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East Asian etiquette
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The Art of Agreement: How to Say Yes in Chinese—Beyond the Basics
The word "yes" carries weight in every language, but in Chinese, its delivery can shift from polite agreement to diplomatic evasion—or even unintended...
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How Do You Say Yes in Chinese? The Nuances, History, and Cultural Secrets Behind Mandarin Affirmations
The first time a Mandarin speaker tells you "shì" (是的) with a flat tone, you might assume it’s a simple affirmation. But in China, the way someone answers "how...