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“I thought you ladies were taught to dance.”

Anthony BridgertonKate SharmaS2 · E1 · 00:45:26

What it sounds like

He wonders whether women are taught how to dance.

What it really means

“He’s implying Kate is a poor dancer, using a pointed question to mock her skill.”

Said today

“Did nobody teach you how to dance?”

What was happening

Anthony makes the remark during a teasing exchange about the evening’s dancing. Kate immediately turns the criticism back on him, suggesting gentlemen are no better at worthwhile conversation.

AnthonyI thought you ladies were taught to dance.

The exchange, from the subtitles · Season 2, episode 1, at 00:45:26

Stings a little.

How much it hurts: 2 of 5

Barely veiled.

How well it is hidden: 2 of 5

Type of insultsarcasm, direct insult.

Checked by my AI judge (91% sure). Found in 1 of 3 separate AI readings of the episode. Who said it was confirmed. How this works

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