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What does it mean?
States others are mad but adds thanks, showing irony or politeness.
In plain terms
Calls others mad but thanks them politely.
What can you take from it?
Humor can hide criticism.

Where it applies

  • conversations
  • performances

Putting it to work

  • using irony
  • handling disagreement

Questions to consider

  • How do you disagree politely?
  • Is irony rude?

Another view

Could be interpreted as passive aggressive.

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