I do not think that fact is also so-called in this respect placing self affection.

我不想寄托自己的感情在这方面上，事实也是如此。

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Despite the increase in praise and physical affection, they are not happier or more self-confident or in better mental health.

除了表扬和感情表达增加了，他们并没有更幸福或更自信或心理更健康。

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They are usually presented as private initiatives backed by local businessmen wanting to pledge their affection for the self-styled reformer.

他们通常代表了由本地商人支持的个人意愿，这些商人希望能把自己的赌注压在一个自封的改革家身上。

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