In which country does nodding mean "no" ?

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Here we examine each option to understand how the nodding gesture maps to meaning in that country.
Option a: Greece. In Greece, the typical gesture for yes is a slight nod or a tilt of the head, and the no gesture is usually a shake of the head. So this option does not describe the country where nodding means no.
Option b: Bulgaria. This is the correct choice. In Bulgarian culture, the meaning of nodding and head movements is opposite to the standard global pattern: a nod (up and down) actually signals 'no,' while a side-to-side movement signals 'yes.' This reversal is the key fact behind the question.
Option c: England. In England, the conventional meanings are the familiar yes (nod) and no (shakes of the head). So nodding does not mean no here.
Option d: Romania. Romania generally follows the standard pattern similar to many Western cultures, where nodding means yes and shaking the head means no. Thus this option is incorrect for the stated question.

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In which country does nodding mean "no" ?

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