Question

And I have learned too

to laugh with only my teeth

and shake hands without my heart.

I have also learned to say, ‘Goodbye’,

when I mean ‘Good-riddance’;

to say ‘ Glad to meet you’,

without being glad; and to say ‘It’s been

nice talking to you’, after being bored.

a) Which learnings by the father refer to emotionless relationships?

b) Select any two phrases that show the contrast between intention and action.

Answer 1

a . I think father love and horrible care.

b. I have no idea

Answer 2

a) the fake laugh, fake greetings, bidding good bye, faking gladness, and hiding boredness while talking to someone are the learning he have learned to carry on the emotionless relationship

b) ▪ to say 'It's been nice talking to you' after being bored.

▪ Saying 'Goodbye' when I mean 'Good-riddance'