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Meaning
The speaker is suggesting that a friendly expression can irritate people even more than open hostility. The second sentence turns that into self-deprecating humor, wondering whether the smile itself is the real problem.
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Originally said in English.
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About Jim Butcher
American author
Jim Butcher is an American author known for his contemporary fantasy series The Dresden Files, Codex Alera, and Cinder Spires. His work has made him a familiar name in modern fantasy fiction. He is best known for creating long-running series that blend fantasy with contemporary settings and inventive worldbuilding. The available facts point to a writer whose work centers on series fiction rather than stand-alone books.
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Books by Jim Butcher
Storm Front
2007
Fool Moon
2005
Grave Peril
2001
Changes
2011
Death Masks
2009