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Look, James. I feel really bad about this. You know, under normal circumstances, etcetra etcetra. You seem like a nice guy. You're funny, my friend Anna thinks you're cute...
— Helen · Sliding Doors
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
The speaker mixes an apology, qualifying phrases and compliments, including a friend's favourable opinion. It reads like an attempt to soften an awkward message, with the repeated cushioning drawing attention to the effort. The excerpt trails off, leaving the final point of the conversation unstated.
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