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.
- Frustrated & Confused:
"I don't understand what you're trying to say (-,-) Can you please explain it more clearly?" - Embarrassed & Ashamed:
"I can't believe I made such a stupid mistake (-,-) I'm really sorry." - Hesitant & Unsure:
"I'm not sure if I should take this job offer (-,-) What do you think?"
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