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The '''language''' of the [[San'Shyuum]] is similar to [[Wikipedia:Gregorian chant|Medieval Gregorian-style chanting]], based on religious sermons by the [[Prophet of Regret|High Prophet of Regret]] on [[Installation 05]].{{Ref/Level|H2|Regret (Halo 2 level)|Regret}} Whether this is spoken by all San'Shyuum, or if it is a special dialect for religious purposes is unknown. One of the terms of the [[Writ of Union]] was for the San'Shyuum to adopt the [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili (language)|language]] as their own, an act viewed by the Sangheili as the single greatest concession the San'Shyuum made during the treaty process that effectively established their own culture as the foundation of the nascent [[Covenant|Covenant Empire]]. However, to the San'Shyuum, this was a non-issue, and they were willing to trade their language for power.{{Ref/Book|Mythos|Page=44}} | The '''language''' of the [[San'Shyuum]] is similar to [[Wikipedia:Gregorian chant|Medieval Gregorian-style chanting]], based on religious sermons by the [[Prophet of Regret|High Prophet of Regret]] on [[Installation 05]].{{Ref/Level|H2|Regret (Halo 2 level)|Regret}} Whether this is spoken by all San'Shyuum, or if it is a special dialect for religious purposes is unknown. One of the terms of the [[Writ of Union]] was for the San'Shyuum to adopt the [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili (language)|language]] as their own, an act viewed by the Sangheili as the single greatest concession the San'Shyuum made during the treaty process that effectively established their own culture as the foundation of the nascent [[Covenant|Covenant Empire]]. However, to the San'Shyuum, this was a non-issue, and they were willing to trade their language for power.{{Ref/Book|Mythos|Page=44}} | ||
The San'Shyuum also used non-verbal communication, in the form of elaborate or simple hand gestures, though some involved movement of the head. | The San'Shyuum also used non-verbal communication, in the form of elaborate or simple hand gestures, though some involved movement of the head.<ref name="bc133">'''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''', ''page 133''</ref> Most other races, such as the [[Sangheili]], were completely unaware of this. The San'Shyuum were also able to convey expressions through these gestures, such as satisfaction,{{Ref/Novel|Id=BC1|BC|Chapter=1}} irony,{{Ref/Novel|Id=BC2|BC|Chapter=2}} obeisance,{{Ref/Novel|Id=BC4|BC|Chapter=4}} amusement,{{Ref/Novel|Id=BC8|BC|Chapter=8}} respect,<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 160''</ref> and empathy.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 148''</ref> An extra flip of the thumb was used to show a gesture was being used mockingly.{{Ref/Reuse|BC8}} Accents could also be conveyed through these gestures.{{Ref/Reuse|BC1}} The [[Stoics]] on [[Janjur Qom]] seemed to have used the same hand gestures.{{Ref/Reuse|bc133}} | ||
==Known gestures== | ==Known gestures== | ||
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*''I choose not to be offended.''{{Ref/Novel|Id=BC7|BC|Chapter=7}} | *''I choose not to be offended.''{{Ref/Novel|Id=BC7|BC|Chapter=7}} | ||
*''I do not contradict you.'' (An elaborate gesture){{Ref/Reuse|BC1}} | *''I do not contradict you.'' (An elaborate gesture){{Ref/Reuse|BC1}} | ||
*''I have decided. It will be done.'' (Formed by a sinuous motion with the head and a hand gesture){{Ref/Reuse| | *''I have decided. It will be done.'' (Formed by a sinuous motion with the head and a hand gesture){{Ref/Reuse|bc133}} | ||
*''I will speak of it another time.''{{Ref/Reuse|BC7}} | *''I will speak of it another time.''{{Ref/Reuse|BC7}} | ||
*''It's a minor difficulty.''{{Ref/Reuse|BC7}} | *''It's a minor difficulty.''{{Ref/Reuse|BC7}} | ||
*''It's safe to come.'' | *''It's safe to come.''<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 134'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | ||
*''It is past time.''{{Ref/Reuse|BC4}} | *''It is past time.''{{Ref/Reuse|BC4}} | ||
*''Joyful obedience.''{{Ref/Reuse|BC4}} | *''Joyful obedience.''{{Ref/Reuse|BC4}} | ||
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*''One is but thinking aloud.''{{Ref/Reuse|BC3}} | *''One is but thinking aloud.''{{Ref/Reuse|BC3}} | ||
*''Respectfully, you are mistaken.''{{Ref/Reuse|BC8}} | *''Respectfully, you are mistaken.''{{Ref/Reuse|BC8}} | ||
*''So you say.'' | *''So you say.''<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 161'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | ||
*''What means this?'' (The fluttering of a hand, an ancient gesture){{Ref/Reuse|BC4}} | *''What means this?'' (The fluttering of a hand, an ancient gesture){{Ref/Reuse|BC4}} | ||
