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In which European destination will nodding your head up and down actually result in locals thinking you are saying 'No'?

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In which European destination will nodding your head up and down actually result in locals thinking you are saying 'No'?

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In which European destination will nodding your head up and down actually result in locals thinking you are saying 'No'?
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