茅老可是一点没点头啊 你哪儿来的自信
“But he hasn't nodded yet. What gives you that confidence?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
咱们跟他一块儿回去
“with Mr. Mao when he agrees to join us.”
茅老 可是 一点没点头 啊 你 哪儿来的自信
“But he hasn't nodded yet. What gives you that confidence?”
我是对你有自信
“I just have confidence in you.”
“Wake up and face reality; he didn't agree to anything, so why are you acting like it's a done deal?”
In Chinese professional hierarchies, senior figures often signal approval through subtle body language like nodding; the complete absence of a nod signifies strong hesitation or unspoken rejection.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to nod; to give approval or consent
Frequently used metaphorically in workplace contexts to mean giving formal or tacit permission.
where do you get such confidence from?
A rhetorical, slightly sarcastic question used to challenge someone's unfounded optimism or boastfulness.
Adds emotional intensity and emphasis to the stark observation that the elder gave no sign of assent.
