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A stare that indicates lack of recognition or lack of understanding.
- A stare that indicates lack of recognition or lack of understanding.
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contrapositionIs it generally disapproving?I suppose a blank stare not usually a tremendously welcome or desirable thing, but within the scope of what it actually describes, the expression itself is fairly neutral.
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No, not "generally."
If you were expecting enthusiastic acceptance and you get a blank stare, it could mean:
1. The person was not paying attention
2. The person did not understand what you said
3. The person disagrees but does not want to show it
4. The person has no idea you were even talking to them or expecting them to make a reply.
So it CAN be disapproving, but i
If you were expecting enthusiastic acceptance and you get a blank stare, it could mean:
1. The person was not paying attention
2. The person did not understand what you said
3. The person disagrees but does not want to show it
4. The person has no idea you were even talking to them or expecting them to make a reply.
So it CAN be disapproving, but i
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