In Asian countries, for example, it is considered impolite to say no, so Asians may answer affirmatively if only to mean "yes, I heard you."

例如：在亚洲国家，说“不”被认为是不礼貌的，因此亚洲人的肯定回答可能只是说“是的，我听到你说的了。”

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Ask Gretchen Daily and she will answer affirmatively.

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