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The young man responded, "No, but sure." His tone seemed hesitant and not particularly enthusiastic. When she offered her Snapchat instead, he replied, "Well, he answered the first question and the second question. He said, 'Can I give you my snap instead?'" His reply appeared somewhat dismissive, yet he was still receptive to continuing communication, indicating some curiosity but perhaps discomfort.
The Underlying Tone: Patronizing and Fake
Throughout the interaction, the young man’s tone felt patronizing and disingenuous. His responses, especially when he said, "You're young," appeared to meander into condescension. The keyword “butterflies” seemed to trigger his skepticism—his distrust of overt flirtation from a woman in this social context was palpable.