This kind of over-done eye contact generally communicates a desire to dominate, a feeling of superiority, a lack of respect, or a wish to insult.

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And I have to admit to a smug feeling of superiority when we passed a hybrid-electric Toyota Motor (nyse: TM - news - people ) Prius.

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In this case, the much-desired feeling of automotive superiority will have to come from the zero-emission badge, not a horsepower rating or superior creature comforts.

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