Why did the white men seem to speak through his nose In things falls apart?

In Chinua Achebe's "Things Fall Apart," the phrase about white men speaking through their noses refers to the peculiar way the colonial officials and missionaries communicated, which was often perceived as condescending or foreign. This nasal tone symbolizes their detachment and lack of genuine connection to the Igbo culture. It highlights the cultural misunderstandings and the imposition of colonial authority, reflecting the broader theme of cultural clash in the novel.