In masculine culture, what do feedback as nodding, “Um”, “Uh huh” and “Yes” mean when listening to others?

—Every time I eat popcorn I get thirsty. —______ A: Don’t you hate that B: B. One of those days, huh C: That must’ve been embarrassing! D: You can say that again.

Laura:______, you need to highlight the numbers and now you have to _________on “add”. Frank: And that’s the answer? Laura: That’s it. Pretty cool, huh? Frank: Wow. That’s easy.You don’t have to think. I love it.