One party would offer a cigarette to the other habitually, As if this would shorten their distance.

人们见面后习惯性地为对方递上一枝烟，好像这样就拉近了彼此之间的距离。

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When we talk to somebody, we offer a cigarette as a peace offering, which will build trust observably.

当我们和别人说说话，我们递香烟作为和平手段，示意建立信任。

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The latter group was quicker to offer a beer or cigarette, and did not press when I turned either down.

年轻人会很快拿出啤酒和香烟，如果我对这两样都拒绝的话，他们也不会坚持。

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In the haunting original footage, American soldiers offer him a cigarette, open his jacket to look for the wound and try to hoist him up.

WSJ: Filmmakers Went to War and Showed the World