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[duckrabbit]

Endearments standardly express not just momentary enthusiasm but affection; the contact of eyes, lips, skin conveys some openness, acceptance, and trust (often enough much more); embrace conveys a commitment which goes beyond a momentary clinging. These are potent gestures of human emotional life. If insufficient trust and commitment are present to

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[_swallow]

gosh!!

[skolem_hull]

Not really speaking from experience, but I think people (consciously, even) decide not just to deceive in this way, but also decide to be deceived. And generally the deception stays at a fairly shallow level, where it can only be effective 'in the moment.'

[duckrabbit]

I completely agree! In fact, that's what my seminar paper this week was on, which was the reason for my rereading this article! Should I post my paper? Would you be interested?

[skolem_hull]

Sure, post it. I was going to complain about you posting this quote without any commentary... journals need commentary!

[duckrabbit]

It's true! (It was late!!)