I'll think about it --- In the Japanese Language, when they say "Chotto kangai shimasu" (meaning I'll think about it) after a discussion or a business proposal, it is not a good sign as they actually mean the answer is NO, but it can on an off chance mean they may think about it. Would this be an example of a performative?

There is also a hissing sound they make , with a tilt of the head which signifies a high level of uncertainity. Would this be an example of signalling that is culture specific? I feel i misunderstood the meaning of signalling in Modeule 6.

Source author: Mamta Reid liveandsmile@hotmail.com