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18 Sep 2022
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Does “ smooth talker “ means bad meaning ? I know this meaning , but when people use this word, does it mean by bad people ? Please.
Does “ smooth talker “ means bad meaning ? I know this meaning , but when people use this word, does it mean by bad people ? Please.
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most of the time smooth talker has a negative connotation to it, but it is not necessarily only used by bad people.
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the smooth talker speaks well in order to manipulate and get the things or outcomes he want.

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