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benji | 15:03 Sun 10th Jun 2007 | Society & Culture
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For how long has 'yes' and 'no' been physicalised with a nod of the head or a shake? And why have these actions been attributed to the words? Also is it a world-round gesture?
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Don't know why we do it, but it isn't universal. Bulgarians shake their head for 'yes' and nod for 'no'.
15:26 Sun 10th Jun 2007
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18:49 Sun 10th Jun 2007
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Quiz, what a site, thanks for that.
13:05 Mon 11th Jun 2007

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