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.
- Shocked & Surprised:
"I can't believe you got engaged (-,-) Congratulations!" - Respectful & Polite:
"Excuse me, do you have a moment (-,-) I would like to ask you something." - Confident & Self-Assured:
"I know I can do this (-,-) I have the skills and experience necessary."
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