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Saturday, 6 January 2007

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Southern smile. Used by male or female but mostly female. Lips closed, the corners of mouth slightly upturned to indicate a smile, but meant to indicate that the one speaking is merely being humored or endured out of politeness. Often accompanied by the ejaculation after the humored one has finished their statement or tale, “well, bless your heart.” A term of dismissal in this case or sincere affection in another case.

Arms folded across the chest. Usually by males accompanied with a tilt of the head to the right and a steely eyed look. Indicates - Show me. Who the hell do you think you are? I’m totally skeptical of everything you say. Not interested in your BS.

Eyes glazed over. Face indicates that one is paying attention to another speaker, but the eyes become vacant by refusing to blink and thus they glaze over. The eyes slightly widen to cause this affect.

False frown. Listener is told a tale of woe or is being instructed by superior. He frowns to indicate sympathy or intent of listening when he couldn’t care less about what he’s being told. Often accompanied by small nods to indicate assurance that he is carefully paying attention.

Non-recognition followed by big, plastic smile. Pretending not to see an acquaintance and then feigning surprise if they make themselves known to you. You effect a quick excuse to move on. Both parties most likely understand that neither wished to really speak to the other, but the other party simply refused to be ignored and thus had to make themselves known.

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6 Jan 2007

Mary Jackson
Often accompanied by the ejaculation

Darn tootin'!

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