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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 19 years ago
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"...shook hands perfunctorily for the photographers"

Hi all,

Without further context, what might you think is the relationship between the two heads of states? What do you think the word 'perfunctorily' implies here? How would you describe it?

The two heads of state shook hands perfunctorily for the photographers.

Thank you.

Best wishes,

PBF
  

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Peaceblinkfriend Hi all, Without further context, what might you think is the relationship between the two heads of states? What do you think the word 'perfunctorily' implies here? How would you describe it?

— Philip

  • Peaceblinkfriend Hi all, Without further context, what might you think is the relationship between the two heads of states?
  • What do you think the word 'perfunctorily' implies here?
  • How would you describe it?
  • The two heads of state shook hands perfunctorily for the photographers.
  • Thank you.
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PeaceblinkfriendHi all,

Without further context, what might you think is the relationship between the two heads of states? What do you think the word 'perfunctorily' implies here? How would you describe it?

The two heads of state shook hands perfunctorily for the photographers.

Thank you.

Best wishes,

PBF
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They went through the motions without any real feelings. It was a staged event, not spontaneous action.

CJ
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superficial, just for the appearance's sake
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