What is Non-specific Encouraging Noises?


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sounds made by government officials when interviewing a member of the public, intended to convey empathy but promising nothing.

As she listened to the refugee's heart-wrenching story, the immigration officer made non-specific encouraging noises.

See government, interview, civil servant, empathy


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