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Why Yes = No in East Asia ??????
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Chih-Wei Chang posted on 2025/02/18Ever wondered why 'yes' can sometimes mean 'no' in East Asia? This video dives into the fascinating world of indirect communication, politeness theory, and saving face, giving you practical insights into 'reading the room' and understanding cultural nuances. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and learn useful situational dialogues that are perfect for both daily life and workplace interactions!
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US /ˈkɑnˌtɛkst/
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UK /ˈkɒntekst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.
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US /ˌsɪtʃuˈeʃən/
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UK /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place, position or area that something is in
- An unexpected problem or difficulty
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US /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
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UK /ˈfɪzɪkl/
- Countable Noun
- Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- Adjective
- Concerning the body of a person
- Concerning things that can be seen or touched
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US /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/
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UK /ˈpɒzətɪv/
- Adjective
- Showing agreement or support for something
- Being sure about something; knowing the truth
- Noun
- A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark
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