Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A famous flirtatious question implying the man is excited to see her, possibly holding a weapon.
- In plain terms
- Are you holding a gun or just happy to see me?
- What can you take from it?
- Use wit to diffuse tension or flirt.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle tension?
- When did you use humor?
Another view
It assumes a level of familiarity that may not exist.
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