You smile. Why, because you succeeded in provoking me?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The smile indicates satisfaction at irritating the speaker.
- In plain terms
- You're happy you made me angry.
- What can you take from it?
- Smiles can signal manipulation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why did they smile?
- How do you react to provocation?
Another view
A smile might be nervous or habitual, not manipulative.
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