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hi, can someone explain what does it mean please?
Sarcasm and tone of voice are often lost on me.
hi, can someone explain what does it mean please?
Sarcasm and tone of voice are often lost on me.
Sarcasm and tone of voice are often lost on me.
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yes, does it sentence mean that I don't understand sarcasm from others or contrariwise?
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Yeah it means you can’t tell the difference between sarcasm and someone’s normal way of speaking
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It means the person doesn't often understand when people talk sarcastically or when their tone of voice has an important meaning.
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