So let me be clear about where I stand: not only do I not believe it, but I can't understand why anyone would take comfort from it.

但现在得让我明白我在干什么：我不仅不相信这些，我也不明白为什么还有人能从中得到安慰。

youdao

I understand the attempts to be friendly or convey warmth, but would the salesperson or vendor addressing me as I stand before them in a suit do the same to a man next to me dressed similarly?

我明白这些人试图表现得亲切或是表示对你的热情，但是如此称呼站在他们面前西装革履的我的售货员或是商贩会对我旁边同样西装革履的男人也如此称呼吗？

youdao

I understand the attempts to be friendly or convey warmth, but would the salesperson or vendor addressing me as I stand before them in a suit do the same to a man next to me dressed similarly?

我明白这些人试图表现得亲切或是表示对你的热情，但是这些售货员如此称呼站在她们面前西装革履的我，她们也会对我旁边同样西装革履的男人也这样称呼吗？

youdao

I shouldn't have brought you here.I'm so sorry. - What? What are you...- Just be quiet and stand behind me.

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