The "( - 、- )" emote or "Not Convincing Boy" emote is a Japanese emoticon used to express skepticism or doubt. It features two vertical lines for eyes and a horizontal line for the mouth, with a slight downward curve at each end to convey a sense of uncertainty or disbelief. The emote is often used in online conversations to indicate that the speaker is not convinced by what they are hearing or seeing.
- Disapproving & Judgmental:
"I can't believe you did that (-,-) That's really not okay." - Inquisitive & Curious:
"I wonder what it would be like to live in a different country (-,-) Have you ever thought about it?" - Impatient & Irritated:
"Can you hurry up already (-,-) I have other things to do today."
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