• Kayday@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Whenever I see that line in books, I have taken it to mean a reluctant yes. As if the person is both shaking their head in exasperation and conceding something to the other person.

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      2 months ago

      It’s definitely a sign of being disingenuous. Either outright lying or placating the listener.