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What does it mean?
The narrator distrusts two people and insults his own ability.
In plain terms
He trusts them poorly and notes he is bad at spitting.
What can you take from it?
Self-insults can express deep distrust.

Where it applies

  • trusting others
  • feeling distrust
  • judging ability

Putting it to work

  • question others
  • accept limits
  • use humor to distrust

Questions to consider

  • When do you trust poorly?
  • How do you judge ability?

Another view

Self-deprecation may not build trust.

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