Misunderstanding with Chinese Colleagues Over Emoticon '==' Clears Up Frustration Instantly

Reported 10 months ago

A recent online post revealed a humorous misunderstanding caused by cultural and language differences between a Taiwanese individual and Chinese colleagues. The Taiwanese netizen shared that when communicating with Chinese co-workers, they often replied with '==,' which led to confusion and frustration. While this emoticon signifies exasperation in Taiwan, it actually means 'wait a moment' in China. The post resonated with many netizens who shared similar experiences of misinterpretations due to differing cultural expressions.

Source: YAHOO

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