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What does it mean?
Hitchcock jokes about Ingrid Bergman's curiosity, dismissing it with a witty deflection.
In plain terms
He says he does not want to know her relationship details.
What can you take from it?
Humor can be used to deflect personal questions.

Where it applies

  • interviews
  • social interaction

Putting it to work

  • use humor to deflect

Questions to consider

  • Why do we ask personal questions?
  • When is privacy valuable?

Another view

This is a light remark without deep meaning.

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