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What does it mean?
Walken warns against teasing by threatening physical harm.
In plain terms
He says he will cut your face if you tease him.
What can you take from it?
Teasing can provoke dangerous reactions.

Where it applies

  • interpersonal interaction
  • boundary setting
  • performance

Putting it to work

  • respect boundaries
  • avoid provocation

Questions to consider

  • What are healthy responses to teasing?
  • How do boundaries work?

Another view

It normalizes violent responses to minor annoyances.

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