foretalk
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2ADJ.
confidential, delicate, little, private
FORETALK + NOUN
author
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noun
A foreword; preface.
But before reading the poems, we look at the preface — it is rude to skip the preface, the little, private, confidential foretalk the author wishes to have with the reader […]
Small talk used prior to more meaningful conversation.
He goes on, "The most feminine error during the period of foretalk is to subject her partner to withering cross-examination."
In determining whether the male is ready for conversation, the woman should not hesitate to employ the delicate techniques of foretalk.
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3But before reading the poems, we look at the preface — it is rude to skip the preface, the little, private, confidential foretalk the author wishes to have with the reader […]
WiktionaryHe goes on, "The most feminine error during the period of foretalk is to subject her partner to withering cross-examination."
WiktionaryIn determining whether the male is ready for conversation, the woman should not hesitate to employ the delicate techniques of foretalk.
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