In Bulgaria, the United States' "no" signal means "I'm listening rather than "I disagree."

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In Bulgaria, nodding one's head up and down, which is typically recognized as a "yes" signal in many cultures, actually signifies "no," while shaking the head from side to side, which usually means "no," indicates agreement or "yes." This can lead to confusion for those unfamiliar with Bulgarian non-verbal communication customs.

In Bulgaria, the United States' "No" Signal Means "I'm Listening